ETS-
Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science
By the end of 8th grade students are expected to achieve all four performance expectations (MS Engineering Standards) related to a single problem in order to understand the interrelated processes of engineering design. These include:
defining a problem by precisely
specifying criteria and constraints for solutions
specifying potential impacts on society and the natural environment
systematically evaluating alternative solutions
analyzing data from tests of different solutions
combining the best ideas into an improved solution
developing models
Iteratively testing and improving it to reach an optimal solution
MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
MS-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
MS-ETS1-4. Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
Google Drawings / Google Slides
By the end of 12th grade students are expected to achieve all four HS-ETS1 performance expectations (HS Engineering Standards) related to a single problem in order to understand the interrelated processes of engineering design. These include:
analyzing major global challenges
quantifying criteria and constraints for solutions
breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable problems
evaluating alternative solutions based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs
using a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions
HS-ETS1-1. Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
Major Global challenges - United Nations
Earth Data - real-time comparisons & visualizations
NASA Eyes - Visualization of world wide environmental phenomena
Earth Now - real-time data from NASA
HS-ETS1-2. Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
Drawdown - possible solutions for climate change
CSCS Activity - Air Pollution
HS-ETS1-3. Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Drawdown - possible solutions for climate change
HS-ETS1-4. Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.