South Carolina Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready (SCCCR) Science Standards.
I. SCCCR Science: Force and Motion
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 3.P.2A.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 analyze the cyclical nature of mechanical rockers to predict character movement patterns. |
| Middle School 8.P.2A.1 |
"Plan and conduct controlled investigations to support the claim that the sum of the forces (net force) on an object determine whether an object will move." | Testing mechanical friction vs. input force to initiate movement in cardboard linkages. |