New Mexico Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the New Mexico STEM Ready! Science Standards.
I. NM STEM Ready: Engineering Design
| 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." | Students predict character movement by analyzing the mechanical cycle of a rocker arm. |
| Middle School MS-ETS1-2 |
"Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem." | Evaluating if a lever-system or a cam-system provides the best movement for a specific character design. |