Maryland Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) NGSS framework.
I. Maryland NGSS: Engineering Design
| 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." | Maryland students "refine" the cardboard device by identifying and reducing points of mechanical friction. |
| Middle School MS-ETS1-4 |
"Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object such that an optimal design can be achieved." | Using the Level 5 Walking Robot as an iterative model for mechanical timing. |