Standard #2 - Understand technology as a global system to improve, manage, and control the natural and human-made environments.

Transportation Systems:

2. Identify ways that transportation systems extend the ability of people to move themselves and their cargo.

Standard #3- Describe technology as it is applied in the context of communication, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and related technologies.

Transportation Systems:

1. Build a flow chart of inputs, processes, and outputs of a given system.

3. Build a model of a given vehicle or other transportation system and explain its evolution and impacts on society.

Standard #4- Work cooperatevely and productively in groups to design and use technology to solve technological problems.

Transportation Systems:

1. Work in a group to test the effects of boat hull design on speed of travel.

Standard #11- Efficiently use appropriate processes to produce communication, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and related devices and systems.

Transportation Systems:

1. Identify the components of a transportation system.

1. Build and test a water, air, or space vehicle.

2. Test a control system to guide a vehicle.

4. Select and test a propulsion system for a simple vehicle.

Standard #12- Select appropriate devices and systems to meet personal and societal needs.

Transportation Processes:

2. Analyze and select the best mode of tranportation for a specific type of trip.

Nature and Technology:

Standard 1: Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.

Standard 2: Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.

Technology and Society:

Standard 5: Students will develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.

The Designed World:

Standard 17: Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.

Standard 18: Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use transportation technologies.

1. Basic operations and concepts

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

3. Technology productivity tools

5. Technology research tools

I. Technology Operations and Concepts- Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences- Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum- Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.

V. Productivity and Professional Practice- Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.