Technology/Engineering

Charlie HaffeyNorwood Elementary Science

Goal Of Engineering

To solve practical problems

through the developed use of technologies,

based on the scientific knowledge

gained through investigation.

Focus Of TechnologyApplied technologies

engineering design,construction, and transportation.

Not on instructional technology such ascomputer applications for classrooms.

The Relationships AmongScience,

Technologyand

Engineering

Science

EngineeringTechnology

To understand the natural world, new tools.

Application ofengineered designs.

Engineers design products and processes

to solve problems

PreK-2 Standards

1. Materials and Tools

2. Engineering Design

Materials and ToolsCentral Concept

Materials both natural and human-made

have specific characteristics

that determine how they will be used.

Materials and ToolsStandards

Characteristics of natural materials vs human-made materials.

Some possible uses for natural materials vshuman-made materials.

The safe and proper use of tools andmaterials to construct simple structures.

Engineering DesignCentral Concept

Requires creative thinking and consideration of a

variety of ideas

to solve practical problems.

Engineering DesignStandards

Identify tools/simple machines used for a purpose,e.g., ramp, wheel, pulley, lever.

Describe human body parts as tools (e.g., teeth for cutting, hands for catching), and compare to ways animals use those body parts.

3-5 Standards

1. Materials and Tools

2. Engineering Design

Materials and ToolsCentral Concept

Appropriate materials, tools, and machines

extend our ability

to solve problems and invent.

Materials and ToolsStandards

Identify materials used to accomplish a design task based on a specific property.

Identify/explain the appropriate materials and tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, screws, nails to construct a prototype.

Materials and ToolsStandards

Identify and explain the difference between simple and complex machines, e.g., hand can opener that includes multiple gears, wheel, etc.

Engineering DesignCentral Concept

Identify materials used to accomplish a design

task based on a specific property, e.g., strength,

hardness, and flexibility.

Engineering DesignStandards

Hardware

Repeat of wording for standards 2 & 3 in PreK-2 Materials & Tools

Engineering DesignStandards

Problem Solving

Identify a problem- need for shelter,storage, or convenience.

Ways in which a problem can be shown, e.g., sketches, diagrams, and lists.

Engineering DesignStandards

Problem Solving

Identify features (e.g., size, shape) for building a prototype of a solution.

Compare natural/artificial systemse.g., a bird’s wings to airplane wings.

Suggested Extensions

Technology/Engineering

Charlie HaffeyNorwood Elementary Science