IMaST Eighth Grade Curriculum

The Characteristics and Scope of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	New products or systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology The nature and development of technological knowledge and processes are functions of the setting (Standard Grades 9-12)
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	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

 

The Core Concepts of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Maintenance is the process of inspecting and servicing a product or system on a regular basis in order for it to continue functioning properly, to extend its life, or to upgrade its capability Controls are mechanisms or particular steps that people perform using information about the system that causes systems to change
Human Settlements	Systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others Materials have many different properties (Standard Grades 3-5) Controls are mechanisms or particular steps that people perform using information about the system that causes systems to change
Systems	Technological systems include input, processes, output, and, at times, feedback Systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others An open-loop system has no feedback path and requires human intervention, while a closed-loop system uses feedback Malfunctions of any part of a system may affect the function and quality of the system
Communication Pathways	Technological systems include input, processes, output, and, at times, feedback

 

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

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Human Settlements	Technological systems often interact with one another Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems
Systems	A system 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
Communication Pathways	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

 

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

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Technology, by itself, is neither good nor bad, but decisions about the use of products and systems can result in desirable or undesirable consequences The development and use of technology poses ethical issues
Human Settlements	When using technology, results can be good or bad (Standard Grades 3-5) The use of technology affects humans in various ways, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology's development and use Making decisions about the use of technology involves weighing the trade-offs between the positive and negative effects
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

The Effects of Technology on the Environment

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	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
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

The Role of Society in the Development and Use of Technology

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	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
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

The Influence of Technology on History

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	The evolution of civilization has been directly affected by, and has in turn affected, the development and use of tools and materials (Standard Grades 9-12) Throughout history, technology has been a powerful force in reshaping the social, cultural, political, and economic landscape (Standard Grades 9-12)
Systems	The specialization of function has been at the heart of many technological improvements
Communication Pathways	Many inventions and innovations have evolved by using slow and methodical processes of tests and refinements

 

The Attributes of Design

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Requirements for a design are made up of criteria and constraints
Human Settlements	Requirements for a design are made up of criteria and constraints
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Engineering Design

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Design involves a set of steps, which can be performed in different sequences and repeated as needed
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

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

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Some technological problems are best solved through experimentation
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Apply the Design Process

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	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
Human Settlements	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
Systems	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
Communication Pathways	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

 

Use and Maintain Technological Products and Systems

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Use tools, materials, and machines safely to diagnose, adjust, and repair systems Use computers and calculators in various applications
Human Settlements	Use information provided in manuals, protocols, or by experienced people to see and understand how things work Use computers in various applications
Systems	Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product (Standard Grades 3-5) Use information, tools, materials, and machines to see and understand how things work Use computers and calculators in various applications
Communication Pathways	Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product (Standard Grades 3-5) Select and safely use tools, products, and systems for specific tasks (Standard Grades 3-5) Use information provided in manuals, protocols, or by experienced people to see and understand how things work Use tools, materials, and machines safely to diagnose, adjust, and repair systems

 

Assess the Impact of Products and Systems

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Design and use instruments to gather data
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Design and use instruments to gather data
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Select and Use Medical Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Select and Use Agricultural and Related Biotechnologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Select and Use Energy and Power Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	Energy can be used to do work, using many processes Energy can be classified into major forms, electrical being one form (Standard Grades 9-12) Energy resources can be renewable or nonrenewable (Standard Grades 9-12)
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Select and Use Information and Communication Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Communication systems are made up of a source, encoder, transmitter, receiver, decoder, and destination Information and communication systems allow information to be transferred from human to human, human to machine, and machine to human The design of a message is influenced by such factors as the intended audience, medium, purpose, and nature of the message The use of symbols, measurements, and drawings promotes clear communication by providing a common language to express ideas

 

Select and Use Transportation Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	The use of transportation allows people and goods to be moved from place to place (Standard Grades 3-5) Transporting people and goods involves a combinations of individuals and vehicles
Systems	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
Communication Pathways	Transportation vehicles are made up of subsystems, including ones to provide guidance

 

Select and Use Manufacturing Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Marketing a product involves informing the public about it as well as assisting in selling and distributing it
Human Settlements	Not Applicable
Systems	Not Applicable
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

Select and Use Construction Technologies

Module Title	Content Correlations
Animal Habitats	Not Applicable
Human Settlements	Modern communities are usually planned according to guidelines (Standard Grades 3-5) The selection of designs for structures is based on factors such as style, climate, and function Buildings generally contain a variety of subsystems
Systems	Buildings generally contain a variety of subsystems
Communication Pathways	Not Applicable

 

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