04/03/06

The following is a list of Indiana State Technology Standards that will be met upon completion of this activity:

  1) Describe technology as a system of inputs, processes, outputs, impacts, and feedback.

          G) Describe and apply a systems model

          H) Identify resources

          I) Describe various processing techniques

          J) Analyze and explain impacts /consequences

  2) Understand technology as a global system to improve, manage, and control the nature of human made environments.

          C) Explain the purpose of technology

          D) Describe the commercialization of technology

  4) Work cooperatively and productively in groups to design and use technology to solve technological problems.

          D) Contribute during group problem solving assignments

          E) Complete design tasks using a standard process

          F) Participate in small group design and production activities

          G) Evaluate the efficiency of a team project

  5) Identify social and personal needs and opportunities that can be addressed through technology.        

          A) Explain factors which influence technological implementation

          B) Differentiate consumer wants, needs, and interests

          C) Describe cultural differences in the application of technological devices and systems

          D) Categorize personal and societal needs and wants

  6) Develop and refine alternate solutions that address technological needs and opportunities.

          E) Applies different problem solving processes

          F) Participates in brainstorming and develop activities

          G) Models potential designs in an efficient manner

          H) Creates unique solutions to stated issues

  7) Evaluate and select appropriate solutions that address technological needs and opportunities. 

          C) Apply a problem solving or formal design process for a technological project

          D) Consider human and environmental factors when making decisions

          E) Evaluate technologies based on formal research and experimentation

          F) Make informed technological decisions

  8) Specify solutions to stated needs and opportunities
using appropriate technical means.

          D) Communicate design and production information with appropriate media

          E) Use standard forms and documents to describe a new design or plan

          F) Model a solution in various ways

          G) Re-evaluate a previously approved solution

  10) Select the appropriate processes needed to
produce or operate products, structures, and
systems.

          C) Research and develop fresh solutions to problems or issues

          D) Troubleshoot a technological problem

          E) Apply a multidisciplinary approach when solving problems

  11) Efficiently use appropriate processes to
produce communication, construction,
manufacturing, transportation, and related
devices and systems.

          C) Create a prototype or model of a structure to evaluate a design

          D) Prepare media using modern technological devices and systems

          E) Build a model of a proposed design or solution

  12) Select the appropriate devices and systems
to meet personal and societal needs.

          C) Select the optimum tools or systems to complete a task

          D) Apply common technologies when addressing a want or need

          E) Identify how various tools or equipment solve personal or societal needs

  13) Appropriately operate technological devices
and systems.

          C) Use tools, equipment, and systems properly

          D) Follow safe practices around technological devices and systems

          E) Evaluate the appropriate means of completing technological tasks

  16) Determine the impact of technological actions
on individuals, society, and the environment.

          C) Identify how technology impacts individuals, society, and the environment

          D) Evaluate the potential impact of new products and systems

          E) Analyze the economic influences of technology-based businesses

          F) Assess the advantages and disadvantages of emerging technologies

  17) Describe the relationships among
entrepreneurship, business enterprises, and
technology.

          E) Participate in a mock corporate venture involving modern technology