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Science and Technology/Engineering
Curriculum Framework - Spring 2001
Technology/Engineering, Grades 6-8
Materials, Tools, and Machines
Engineering Design
Communication Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
Construction Technologies
Transportation Technologies
Bioengineering Technologies
Please note: For grades 6-high school, there are suggested learning activities after each set of learning standards. The numbers in parentheses after each activity refer to the related technology/engineering learning standard(s).
Manufacturing Technologies
Broad Concept: Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials (primary process) into physical goods (secondary process), involving multiple industrial processes, e.g., assembly, multiple stages of production, quality control.
| 4.1 | Describe and explain the manufacturing systems of custom and mass production. |
| 4.2 | Explain and give examples of the impacts of interchangeable parts, components of mass-produced products, and the use of automation, e.g., robotics. |
| 4.3 | Describe a manufacturing organization, e.g., corporate structure, research and development, production, marketing, quality control, distribution. |
| 4.4 | Explain basic processes in manufacturing systems, e.g., cutting, shaping, assembling, joining, finishing, quality control, and safety. |
Last Updated: May 1, 2001
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