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Science — Grade 6

Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of technological design.

Objective 2.01

Explore evidence that "technology" has many definitions.

• Artifact or hardware.
• Methodology or technique.
• System of production.
• Social-technical system.

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Objective 2.02

Use information systems to:

• Identify scientific needs, human needs, or problems that are subject to technological solution.
• Locate resources to obtain and test ideas.

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Objective 2.03

Evaluate technological designs for:

• Application of scientific principles.
• Risks and benefits.
• Constraints of design.
• Consistent testing protocols.

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Objective 2.04

Apply tenets of technological design to make informed consumer decisions

• Products.
• Processes.
• Systems.

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