Alabama Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the Alabama Course of Study (ACOS) for Science and Engineering.
I. Alabama Course of Study: Physical Science
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 ACOS.PS.3 |
"Investigate the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object." | Students observe how pivot tension (force) must be balanced to allow smooth toy movement. |
| Grade 5 ACOS.PS.5 |
"Design a process to test a device that transforms energy from one form to another." | Testing how the mechanical "pull" energy converts into character action. |