North Carolina Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (SCOS) for Science.
I. NC SCOS: Forces and Motion
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 3.P.1.1 |
"Infer changes in speed or direction resulting from forces acting on an object." | Students observe how the direction of force changes as it travels through a mechanical linkage. |
| Grade 5 5.P.1.4 |
"Predict the effect of a given force or a change in mass on the motion of an object." | Essential for Level 4-5 builds where adding "character" weight to a mechanism changes its walking gait. |
| Grade 7 7.P.2.4 |
"Explain how simple machines such as levers, pulleys, and wheels and axles can change the amount of force and/or the direction of the force." | Direct application of mechanical design in constructing toy pivots and drives. |