Massachusetts Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) framework.
I. MA STE: Technology/Engineering
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 4-PS3-4 |
"Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another." | Converting manual input into mechanical character motion is a foundational MA engineering standard. |
| Middle School MS-ETS1-3 |
"Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each." | Comparing different mechanical rocker designs to see which achieves the most "lifelike" motion. |