New York (NYSSLS) Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards and New York CCSS Mathematics.
I. NYSSLS: Engineering & Technology
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| P-2 P-2-ETS1-1 |
"Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool." | Using cardboard builds as a "prototype tool" to solve the problem of translating energy into specific character movement. |
| Grade 4 4-PS3-4 |
"Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another." | Level 3-5 toys demonstrate the conversion of kinetic energy (the maker's hand) into mechanical work (the toy's motion). |
| 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." | Iterative problem-solving: Testing whether glue, tape, or different cardboard thicknesses provide the best structural integrity for the build. |
II. NY Mathematics CCSS
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 6.G.4 |
"Represent three-dimensional figures using nets made up of rectangles and triangles, and use the nets to find the surface area of these figures." | Our blueprints are literal "nets." Toymaking provides the most immediate practical application of this standard. |
| Grade 7 7.G.2 |
"Draw (freehand, with ruler and protractor, and with technology) geometric shapes with given conditions." | Requires the use of rulers and precise angles to ensure toy parts fit and pivot correctly. |