CTE Standards and Benchmarks

1. Characteristics and scope of technology.
2. Core concepts of technology.
3. Relationships among technologies and other fields.
4. Cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.
5. Effects of technology on the environment.
6. Role of society in the development and use of technology.
7. Influence of technology on history.
8. Attributes of design.
9. Engineering design.
10. Troubleshooting, R&D, invention, innovation, experimentation.
11. Apply the design process.
12. Use and maintain technological products and systems.
13. Assess the impact of products and systems.
21. Proper and safe procedures with tools, equipment, and materials.
22. Positive human relations and leadership skills.
23. Interests, aptitudes, and career opportunities.
56. Technical skills common to all types of drafting.
57. Basic orthographic drawings.
58. Pictorial drawings.
59. Three-dimensional study models.