Vermont Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to the Vermont State Board of Education NGSS framework.
I. VT NGSS: Engineering and Technology
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 3-5-ETS1-3 |
"Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model that can be improved." | Identifying where mechanical friction occurs and iterating to solve the "stall" in character movement. |
| Middle School MS-ETS1-1 |
"Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution." | Students must account for the specific thickness of recycled cardboard when calculating mechanical clearance. |