A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
identify examples of how technology has impacted different communities.
identify and analyze how technology impacts different communities.
define emerging technologies.
identify examples of emerging technologies.
predict how emerging technologies may impact different communities.
Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.
Science.6.4.A relate the impact of past and current research on scientific thought and society, including the process of science, cost-benefit analysis, and contributions of diverse scientists as related to the content
SS.6.18.A identify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and inventors that have shaped the world
SS.6.18.B explain how resources, economic factors, and political decisions affect the use of technology
SS.6.18.C make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations