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K–12 Standards

Engineering Design and Systems Thinking

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Apply safety principles, practice, philosophy, and guidelines to the work environment.STS.HS.14.1

  • a

    Complete applicable safety assessment with 100% accuracy.STS.HS.14.1.a

  • b

    Employ eye protection in compliance with Neb. Rev. Statute 79–715.STS.HS.14.1.b

  • c

    Employ appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the lab setting.STS.HS.14.1.c

  • d

    Employ the safe application of tools and machines.STS.HS.14.1.d

  • e

    Explain the main hazards that are possible in the lab setting.STS.HS.14.1.e

  • f

    Demonstrate proper handling and storing of materials.STS.HS.14.1.f

Execute accurate measurements using measurement tools commonly used in engineering.STS.HS.14.2

  • a

    Identify types of engineering measurement tools.STS.HS.14.2.a

  • b

    Categorize engineering measurement tools by use.STS.HS.14.2.b

  • c

    Demonstrate the accurate use of engineering measurement and layout tools to 1/16" precision.STS.HS.14.2.c

Solve math functions and formulas to complete engineering job/workplace tasks.STS.HS.14.3

  • a

    Identify whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and complex numbers.STS.HS.14.3.a

  • b

    Apply basic arithmetic operations.STS.HS.14.3.b

  • c

    Solve decimal or fraction conversions.STS.HS.14.3.c

Compare the primary engineering branches.STS.HS.14.4

  • a

    Summarize each branch of engineering.STS.HS.14.4.a

  • b

    Compare the engineering branches.STS.HS.14.4.b

Explain engineering systems thinking. STS.HS.14.5

  • a

    Define “system” in an engineering context.STS.HS.14.5.a

  • b

    Explain a current system in an engineering context.STS.HS.14.5.b

Produce an engineered solution.STS.HS.14.6

  • a

    Identify engineering principles needed for a solution. STS.HS.14.6.a

  • b

    Apply engineering principles.STS.HS.14.6.b

  • c

    Identify engineering processes needed for a solution.STS.HS.14.6.c

  • d

    Apply engineering processes.STS.HS.14.6.d

  • e

    Apply task specific mathematical concepts.STS.HS.14.6.e

  • f

    Apply task specific scientific concepts.STS.HS.14.6.f

  • g

    Demonstrate proper use of engineering tools and software.STS.HS.14.6.g

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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