GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES:
These General Learner Outcomes do not exist in isolation, but should be an integral part of the school culture as demonstrated in daily classroom instruction and assessment. They are:
- Self-directed Learner (The ability to be responsible for one’s own learning)
- Community Contributor (The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)
- Complex Thinker (The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)
- Quality Producer (The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products)
- Effective Communicator (The ability to communicate effectively)
- Effective and Ethical User of Technology (The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically)
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HCPS III:
All of the listed standards apply to robotics whether fully or being touched upon. Depending on emphasis, not all classes may cover each standard and benchmarks fully.
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SCIENCE:
Standard 1: The Scientific Process: SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION: Discover, invent, and investigate using the skills necessary to engage in the scientific process
Standard 2: The Scientific Process: NATURE OF SCIENCE: Understand that science, technology, and society are interrelated
Standard 6: Physical, Earth and Space Science: NATURE OF MATTER AND ENERGY: Understand the nature of matter and energy, forms of energy (including waves) and energy transformations, and their significance in understanding the structure of the universe
Standard 7: Physical, Earth, and Space Sciences: FORCE AND MOTION: Understand the relationship between force, mass, and motion of objects; and know the major natural forces: gravitational, electric, and magnetic
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MATH:
Standard 4: Measurement: FLUENCY WITH MEASUREMENT: Understand attributes, units, and systems of units in measurement; and develop and use techniques, tools, and formulas for measuring
Standard 5: Geometry and Spatial Sense: PROPERTIES AND RELATIONSHIPS: Analyze properties of objects and relationships among the properties
Standard 6: Geometry and Spatial Sense: TRANSFORMATIONS AND SYMMETRY: Use transformations and symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
Standard 7: Geometry and Spatial Sense: VISUAL AND SPATIAL SENSE: Use visualization and spatial reasoning to solve problems both within and outside of mathematics
Standard 9: Patterns, Functions, and Algebra: PATTERNS AND FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Understand various types of patterns and functional relationships
Standard 11: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability: FLUENCY WITH DATA: Pose questions and collect, organize, and represent data to answer those questions
Standard 13: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability: DATA ANALYSIS: Develop and evaluate inferences, predictions, and arguments that are based on data
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SOCIAL STUDIES:
Standard 1: Historical Understanding: CHANGE, CONTINUITY, AND CAUSALITY-Understand change and/or continuity and cause and/or effect in history
Standard 6: Cultural Anthropology: SYSTEMS, DYNAMICS, AND INQUIRY-Understand culture as a system of beliefs, knowledge, and practices shared by a group and understand how cultural systems change over time
Standard 7: Geography: WORLD IN SPATIAL TERMS-Use geographic representations to organize, analyze, and present information on people, places, and environments and understand the nature and interaction of geographic regions and societies around the world
Standard 8: Economics: RESOURCES, MARKETS, AND GOVERNMENT-Understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems
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LANGUAGE ARTS:
Standard 4: Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
Standard 6: Oral Communication: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Apply knowledge of verbal and nonverbal language to communicate effectively in various situations: interpersonal, group, and public: for a variety of purposes
Standard 7: Oral Communication: RHETORIC: Adapt messages appropriately to address audience, purpose, and situation
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BASIC PRACTICAL ARTS:
Standard 1: TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN: Design, modify, and apply technology to effectively and efficiently solve problems
Standard 2: CAREER PLANNING: Explore and understand educational and career options in order to develop and implement personal, educational, and career goals
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FINE ARTS: (These are done at various levels depending on emphasis of teacher to help understand concepts of each standard)
Standard 1: VISUAL ARTS: Understand and apply art materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of works of art and understand how the visual arts communicate a variety of ideas, feelings, and experiences
Standard 2: MUSIC: Understand and apply elements of music and understand how music communicates ideas, feelings, and experiences across cultures
Standard 3: DRAMA AND THEATRE: Understand and apply the skills of acting, design, and technical theatre and understand the role of drama in various cultures throughout history
Standard 4: DANCE: Understand and apply elements of dance, appreciate how dance communicates meaning, and recognize its role across cultures and throughout history
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION: (These are done at various levels depending on emphasis of teacher to help understand concepts of each standard)
Standard 2: COGNITIVE CONCEPTS: Understand movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities
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