F. Resources for a Technological World

Description of the strand
Grade 3-4

8.2.4.F.1      Describe how resources are used in a technological product or system.
8.2.4.F.2      Explain how resources are processed in order to produce technological products and systems.

Grade 6-8

8.2.8.F.1      Explain the impact of resource selection and processing in the development of a common technological product or system.
8.2.8.F.2     Explain how the resources and processes used in the production of a current technological product can be modified to have a more positive impact on the environment (e.g., by using recycled metals, alternate energy sources) and the economy.

Grade 9-12

8.2.12.F.1      Determine and use the appropriate application of resources in the design, development, and creation of a technological product or system.
8.2.12.F.2     Explain how material science impacts the quality of products.
8.2.12.F.3     Select and utilize resources that have been modified by digital tools (e.g., CNC equipment, CAD software) in the creation of a technological product or system.