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Grade 11, University/College Preparation
C1. demonstrate an understanding of environmentally responsible design practices, and apply them in the technological design process and related activities;
C2. describe the relationship between society and technological development.
C1. TechnologyandtheEnvironment C2. TechnologyandSociety
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C. TECHNOLOGY,THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
C1.1 demonstrate an understanding of environ- mental issues that affect the design of products and/or processes (e.g., gasoline consumption, pol- lution, greenhouse gases, habitat loss, extinction of species, depletion of natural resources);
C1.2 describe, advocate, and apply best practices for conserving energy and other resources when designing a product or process (e.g., reuse or recycle lumber and other materials; use materials with recycled content; use wood glue instead of hot glue; use renewable energy sources, high-efficiency motors and appliances, and passive heating and cooling of buildings);
C1.3 describe ways to reduce the waste produced by the manufacture and use of products (e.g., cutting patterns that minimize leftover materials, use of materials that are easily recycled, energy- management controls in electronic equipment), and apply such practices when developing and building prototypes.
By the end of this course, students will:
C2.1 research and compare technological eras (e.g., agricultural, industrial, information), and describe ways in which societal needs influ- enced these eras;
C2.2 research and describe cases where technolog- ical design has improved the quality of living (e.g., fireproofing, prosthetic limbs, air purifiers, catalytic converters);
C2.3 demonstrate an understanding of ways in which history, trends, culture, and geography have inspired technological design.
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