Biotech Connections Teacher Resources

BCPS Curriculum
MD State Curriculum
Common Core
National Standards

BCPS Curriculum Alignment

Essential Question for Enduring Understanding

Which materials, thermal, and optical applications of biotechnology should be pursued for investment and development?

BCPS Curriculum for High School
Engineering Technology
BCPS

Biotechnology O-17: Students will describe the functioning and application of biotechnology systems.

KSI-A: Describe applications of biotechnology in the designed world such as genetically modified food, DNA fingerprinting, oil biodegradation, insulin production, and bioethics.

KSI-B: Describe science concepts and mathematical concepts applied in biotechnology such as genes, genetic code, DNA structure, enzymes, proteins, cloning, mutations, chromosome number, genetic recombination, anaerobic conversion, and fermentation. KSI-C: Classify the major enterprises of the designed world (medical, agricultural and related biotechnologies, energy and power, information and communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction) including their respective occupations, processes, products, and problems.

KSI-D: Describe the functioning and application of medical processes and products such as prevention and rehabilitation, vaccines and pharmaceuticals, and surgical procedures.

Materials Technology O-12: Students will design and build a structural system in order to analyze its function and application.

KSI-C Identify and describe applications of materials technology in the designed world such as metals, alloys, nonmetals, composites, and biomaterials.

Thermal Technology O-14: Students will discuss the functioning and application of thermal technology systems.

KSI-A Identify and describe applications of thermal technology in the designed world such as the thermometer, refrigerator, furnace, air conditioner, and heat engine.
KSI-B Explain science concepts and mathematical concepts applied in thermal technology such as convection, conduction, radiation, insulation, and efficiency.

Optical Technology O-16: Students will describe the functioning and application of optical systems.

KSI-A Describe applications of optical technology in the designed world such as microscope and magnifier, laser, fiber optics, optical telescope, bar code reader, and scanner.

	Maryland State Standards Alignment
Maryland State Curriculum for Grade 9-12 Technology Education MSDE	Standard 6: Indicator Statement: Conduct research on the impacts of medical technologies, agricultural and biotechnologies, energy and power technologies, information and communication technologies, transportation technologies, manufacturing technologies, and construction technologies.
Maryland State Environmental Literacy Standards MSDE	B. Human-Induced Changes and Human Health 1. Describe and explain that many changes in the environment designed by humans bring benefits to society as well as cause risks. a. Identify risks and benefits that are associated with: natural events chemical elements and compounds (such as toxic substances, pesticides, drugs) biological factors (such as pollen, viruses, parasites, fungi, bacteria) social factors (such as occupational safety and transportation) personal behaviors (such as smoking, dieting, drinking alcohol, some dietary habits) b. Analyze evidence that a variety of factors positively or negatively influence the length and quality of human life, such as: diet, genes, availability of medical care, sanitation measures, safe food handling in control the spread of disease, environmental conditions, chemical and radiation exposure, use of antibacterial drugs, contamination through hormone mimics. c. Explain how maintaining environmental health involves establishing or monitoring quality standards related to the use of soil, water and air.
Maryland State Standards for Personal Financial Literacy MSDE	1.12.A: Evaluate the financial choices that are made based on available resources, needs, and wants for goods and services. 1.12.A.5: Evaluate how public policy issues impact personal financial decisions, such as environmental and health care concerns. 1.12.E: Evaluate the economic impacts of government, business, and consumer financial decisions. 1.12.E.2: Examine the consequences of personal consumer decisions and actions on the global economy, and the environment. 1.12.E.3: Analyze the impacts of business, government, and consumer financial decisions on the individual, family, and community.
Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students MSDE	1.0 – Technology Systems: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems. 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology. 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression: Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats. 5.0 – Technology for Information Use and Management: Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data. 6.0 – Technology for Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrate ability to use technology and develop strategies to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Common Core State Standards Alignment

Common Core

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
CCSI | MSDE

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Key Ideas and Details:
1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Craft and Structure:
4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Text Types and Purposes:
1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Production and Distribution of Writing:
4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge:
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Range of Writing:
10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Common Core

Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics
CCSI | MSDE

Standards for Mathematical Practice:

4. Model with mathematics.
Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.

High School: Modeling

Modeling links classroom mathematics and statistics to everyday life, work, and decision-making. Modeling is the process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations, to understand them better, and to improve decisions. Quantities and their relationships in physical, economic, public policy, social, and everyday situations can be modeled using mathematical and statistical methods. When making mathematical models, technology is valuable for varying assumptions, exploring consequences, and comparing predictions with data.

	National Standards Alignment
Standards for Technology Literacy ITEEA	Standard 1. Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology. K. The rate of technological development and diffusion is increasing rapidly. M. Most development of technologies these days is driven by the profit motive and the market. Standard 3. Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study. J. Technological progress promotes the advancement of science and mathematics. Standard 4. Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology. I. Making decisions about the use of technology involves weighing the trade-offs between the positive and negative effects. J. Ethical considerations are important in the development, selection, and use of technologies. Standard 6. Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology. I. The decision whether to develop a technology is influenced by societal opinions and demands, in addition to corporate cultures. Standard 10. Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving. J. Technological problems must be researched before they can be solved. K. Many technological problems require a multidisciplinary approach. Standard 13. Students will develop the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems. K. Synthesize data, analyze trends, and draw conclusions regarding the effect of technology on the individual, society, and environment.
National Educational Technology Standards for Students ISTE	1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. 5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Standards for the 21st Century Learner AASL	1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge. 2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful. 2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings. 3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning. 3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.

Maryland State Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards Alignment

National Standards Alignment