Connecticut Standards Mapping

Direct alignments to the Connecticut Next Generation Science Standards (CT NGSS).

I. CT NGSS: Physical Science & Motion

Grade / Code Standard Description (Exact Quote) Alignment to Toymaking
Grade 3
3-PS2-2
"Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion." Predicting character movement by analyzing the rotational cycle of a crankshaft.
Grade 5
3-5-ETS1-1
"Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials." Building toys with "Single Sheet" cardboard constraints encourages efficient engineering.
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