Students will be working towards the following learning targets/standards

LT1: I can design, build, test and evaluate solutions to problems.

6.MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution. Include potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions. 

7.MS-ETS1-4. Generate and analyze data from iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process to optimize the object, tool, or process for its intended purpose.* 

LT3: I can select and use tools and materials appropriately for a task

6.MS-ETS2-1(MA). Analyze and compare properties of metals, plastics, wood, and ceramics, including flexibility, ductility, hardness, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and melting point. 

 6.MS-ETS2-2(MA). Given a design task, select appropriate materials based on specific properties needed in the construction of a solution.* Clarification Statement: • Examples of materials can include metals, plastics, wood, and ceramics 

 6.MS-ETS2-3(MA). Choose and safely use appropriate measuring tools, hand tools, fasteners, and common hand-held power tools used to construct a prototype.* Clarification Statements: • Examples of measuring tools include a tape measure, a meter stick, and a ruler. • Examples of hand tools include a hammer, a screwdriver, a wrench, and pliers. • Examples of fasteners include nails, screws, nuts and bolts, staples, glue, and tape. • Examples of common power tools include jigsaw, drill, and sander 

LT6: I can meet the “Vision of the Graduate” ( accountability, independence, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and communication)