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IMaST Sixth Grade Curriculum

National Curriculum Content Standards

Sixth Grade Technology Content Correlated to the Standards for Technological Literacy

The Characteristics and Scope of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be doe without the help of technology The development of technology is a human activity and is the result of individual or collective needs and the ability to be creative
Patterns of Mobility	New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology
Patterns Within Us	New products can be developed to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology The development of technology is a human activity that is the result of individual or collective needs and the ability to be creative
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	New products can be developed to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Core Concepts of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Quality control is a planned process to ensure that a product meets established criteria (Standard Grades 9-12)
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Relationships Among Technologies and the Connections Between Technology and Other Fields of Study

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Patterns of Mobility	A product, system, or environment developed for one setting may be applied to another setting Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Patterns Within Us	Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Patterns Above Us	Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Cultural, Social, Economic, and Political Effects of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	The use of technology affects humans in various ways, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology's development and use The development and use of technology poses ethical issues
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Effects of Technology on the Environment

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	The use of technology affects the environment in good and bad ways (Standard Grades 3-5) The management of waste produced by technological systems is an important societal issue
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Role of Society in the Development and Use of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Throughout history, new technologies have resulted from the demands, values, and interests of individuals, businesses, industries, and societies The use of inventions and innovations has led to changes in society and the creation of new needs and wants
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Influence of Technology on History

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	The specialization of function has been at the heart of many technological improvements
Patterns Within Us	Many inventions and innovations have evolved by using slow and methodical processes of tests and refinements
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Many inventions and innovations have evolved by using slow and methodical processes of test and refinements
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Attributes of Design

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Design is a creative planning process that leads to useful products and systems Requirements for a design are made up of criteria and constraints
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	There is no perfect design
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Engineering Design

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Design involves a set of steps, which can be performed in different sequences and repeated as needed
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

The Role of Troubleshooting, Research and Development, Invention and Innovation, and Experimentation in Problem Solving

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Some technological problems are best solved through experimentation
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Apply the Design Process

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the laboratory-classroom Specify criteria and constraints for the design Test and evaluate the design in relation to pre-established requirements, such as criteria and constraints, and refine as needed Make a product or system and document the solution
Patterns of Mobility	Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the laboratory-classroom Specify criteria and constraints for the design Make two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of the designed solution Make a product or system and document the solution
Patterns Within Us	Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the laboratory classroom Specify criteria and constraints for the design Make two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations Make a product or system and document the solution
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the laboratory-classroom Specify criteria and constraints for the design Make two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of the designed solution Test and evaluate the design in relation to pre-established requirements, such as criteria and constraints, and refine as needed Make a product or system and document the solution
Patterns Above Us	Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the laboratory-classroom Specify criteria and constraints for the design Make two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of the designed solution Make a product or system and document the solution
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Use and Maintain Technological Products and Systems

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Select and safely use tools for specific tasks (Standard Grades 3-5) Operate and maintain systems in order to achieve a given purpose
Patterns of Mobility	Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product (Standard Grades 3-5) Select and safely use tools for specific tasks (Standard Grades 3-5)
Patterns Within Us	Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product (Standard Grades 3-5) Select and safely use tools and products for specific tasks (Standard Grades 3-5) Use information provided in manuals, protocols, or by experienced people to see and understand how things work
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Use information provided in manuals, protocols, or by experienced people to see and understand how things work
Patterns Above Us	Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product (Standard Grades 3-5) Use information provided in manuals, protocols, or by experienced people to see and understand how thinks work
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Assess the Impact of Products and Systems

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Compare, contrast, and classify collected information in order to identify patterns (Standard Grades 3-5) Design and use instruments to gather data
Patterns of Mobility	Compare, contrast, and classify collected information in order to identify patterns (Standard Grades 3-5) Use data collected to analyze and interpret trends in order to identify the positive and negative effects of a technology
Patterns Within Us	Design and use instruments to gather data Use data collected to analyze and interpret trends in order to identify the positive or negative effects of a technology
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Design and use instruments to gather data Interpret and evaluate the accuracy of the information obtained and determine if it is useful
Patterns Above Us	Design and use instruments to gather data Use data collected to analyze and interpret trends in order to identify the positive or negative effects of a technology Interpret and evaluate the accuracy of the information obtained and determine if it is useful
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Select and Use Medical Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Genetic engineering involves modifying the structure of DNA to produce novel genetic make-ups
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Select and Use Agricultural and Related Biotechnologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	The development of refrigeration, freezing, dehydration, preservation, and irradiation provide long-term storage of food and reduce the health risks caused by tainted food
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us	Not Applicable

Select and Use Energy and Power Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us

Select and Use Information and Communication Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	The design of a message is influenced by such factors as the intended audience, medium, purpose, and nature of the message
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Information can be acquired and sent through a variety of technological sources, including satellite
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us

Select and Use Transportation Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Transportation vehicles are made up of subsystems, such as structural, propulsion, suspension, guidance, control, and support, that must function together for a system to work effectively
Patterns of Mobility	Vehicles move people or goods from one place to another in water, air, or space, and on land (Standard Grades K-2)
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Governmental regulations often influence the design and operation of transportation systems
Patterns Below Us

Select and Use Manufacturing Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us

Select and Use Construction Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Tools for Learning*	Not Applicable
Patterns of Mobility	Not Applicable
Patterns Within Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Around Us
Patterns in Weather	Not Applicable
Patterns Above Us	Not Applicable
Patterns Below Us

* The Tools for Learning module serves as an introduction to the IMaST program and should be the first module for any students new to the IMaST program, regardless of grade level.

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