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Technology/Engineering, Grades 6-8 |
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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).
Construction Technologies
Broad Concept: Construction technology involves building structures in order to contain, shelter, manufacture, transport, communicate, and provide recreation.
| 5.1 | Describe and explain parts of a structure, e.g., foundation, flooring, decking, wall, roofing systems. |
| 5.2 | Identify and describe three major types of bridges (e.g., arch, beam, and suspension) and their appropriate uses (e.g., site, span, resources, and load). |
| 5.3 | Explain how the forces of tension, compression, torsion, bending, and shear affect the performance of bridges. |
| 5.4 | Describe and explain the effects of loads and structural shapes on bridges. Suggested Learning Activities |
Suggested Learning Activity
- Design and construct a bridge following specified design criteria, e.g., size, materials used. Test the design for durability and structural stability. (5.3)
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