Nevada Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS/NGSS).
I. NVACSS: 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." | Students demonstrate mechanical work by converting manual energy into character action. |
| 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." | Iterative timing and testing of cam-and-follower systems (Level 5). |