Standards for the lesson plan
Building Robotic Machines

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

• apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
• create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
• use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
• identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:

• identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
• plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
• collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
• use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:

• advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
• exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
• demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
• exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students:

• understand and use technology systems.
• select and use applications effectively and productively.
• troubleshoot systems and applications.
• transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

These standards are from the National Educational Technology Standards for Students, http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/For_Students/NETS_S.htm.