6th Grade Science Standards - Embedded Technology & Engineering

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Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment)

0607.T/E.1	Appropriate Tools - Use appropriate tools to test for strength, hardness, and flexibility of materials
0607.T/E.2	Design Process - Apply the engineering design process to construct a prototype that meets certain specifications
0607.T/E.3	Unintended Consequences - Explore how the unintended consequences of new technologies can impact society
0607.T/E.4	Bioengineering - Research bioengineering technologies that advance health and contribute to improvements in our daily lives
0607.T/E.5	Adaptive Design - Develop an adaptive design and test its effectiveness
State Performance Indicators
SPI 0607.T/E.1	Procedures Needed - Identify the tools and procedures needed to test the design features of a prototype
SPI 0607.T/E.2	Evaluate Protocol - Evaluate a protocol to determine if the engineering design process was successfully applied
SPI 0607.T/E.3	Intended Benefits - Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology
SPI 0607.T/E.4	Products - Differentiate between adaptive and assistive bioengineered products (e.g., food, biofuels, medicines, integrated pest management)