27. Middle School .1 Define how technology helps improve, manage, and control the natural and human-made environments. MS.1.AExplain the purpose of technology MS.1.B Note how technology influences life What we do with the curriculum: As curriculum specialists we would incorporate these with real life experiences with in our classroom to show how technology influences our lives. For example (You could do a project explaining technology 25 years ago to technology now.)
28. Middle School.2 Describe technology as a system with inputs, processes, outputs, impacts, and feedback. MS.2.A Define technology MS.2.B Describe and apply a technological systems model MS.2.C Identify resources MS.2.D Describe technological processes MS.2.E Explain impacts / consequences What we do with the curriculum: The most basic thing is describing what technology is so they have the right definition. Let the students use technology within the class room so they get the basic processes. Create a problem with the technological problem so that they understand the impact and consequences of technological education. Basically you are going to show what technology does with different projects in the classroom.
29. Middle School.3 Understand the integrated relationship of technology with other academic fields, particularly language arts, math, science, and social studies . MS.3.A Explain the interdisciplinary nature of technology MS.3.B Apply knowledge and skills learned in mathematics, science, language arts, and other classes when completing technology-based assignments What we do with the curriculum: The best thing we can do with other subjects is have curriculum extensions within every subject. Technology does not need to be a subject of its own. It needs to be introduced with EVERY LESSON so children find different aspects with technology.
30. Middle School.4 Describe technology as it is applied in the context of communication, construction, design, manufacturing, transportation, and related technologies. MS.4.A Define communication and information technology MS.4.B Define production technology MS.4.C Define transportation technology MS.4.D Explain various technological systems What we do with curriculum: As a college student these standards are confusing for me. As educators we should break down various technological systems so that our students have a deep understanding on the process of technology and what each software can contribute to their education.
31. Middle School.5 Work cooperatively and productively in groups to design and use technology to solve technological problems. MS.5.A Work in teams to address an opportunity or solve a problem MS.5.B Use a standard design process to create a new product MS.5.C Help manage a group activity in an efficient manner What we do with curriculum: These standards are self explanatory. Team work is crucial for success within education. Have a healthy balance between team work and individual work. Use different software that students are not familiar with to create a new product.
32. Middle School.6 Identify societal and personal needs and opportunities that can be addressed through technology. MS.6.A List how demands, values, and opinions drive technology MS.6.B Describe the acceptance and popularity of various devices and systems MS.6.C Outline the innovation and invention process What we do with curriculum: Discussion is something that is very important throughout education too. Students need to have the understanding on why something is the way it is before they can do a new project. Discussing demands, values, opportunities, innovation, and invention process. Students need to voice their opinion on different processes so you know their thought process. This will help you tremendously as an educator.
33. Middle School. 7 Develop and refine alternate solutions that address technological needs and opportunities. MS.7.A Describe and use a basic problem solving process MS.7.B List the requirements for a design project MS.7.C Participate in brainstorming and developmental activities MS.7.D Apply technical illustration and modeling skills What we do with curriculum: Creating different opportunities within technological projects will be very beneficial for students. This is when you let students be very creative with different designing projects then they learn how to correctly apply technical illustration and modeling skills.
34. Middle School.8 Evaluate and select appropriate solutions that address technological needs and opportunities. MS.8.A Evaluate technologies based on research and data MS.8.B Make informed technological decisions What we do with the curriculum: Use discovery based learning so students find the best decision within the research and data they have collected. Make sure to use resources correctly and cite them correctly. Also have them make decisions based off the material they have learned.
35. Middle School.10 Specify solutions to stated needs and opportunities using appropriate technical means . MS.10.A Explain how devices, products, structures, or systems function MS.10.B Communicate new designs with appropriate media MS.10.C Report design or production information in an efficient manner What we do with curriculum: With all the different projects that students have done have them dissect them and find out what is good and what could be better so they know what to improve on.
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