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POWER AND ENERGY (SMR Domain 2)

Candidates demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental scientific concepts of power and energy
and how these concepts apply to mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical systems. Candidates
understand the generation, transmission, storage, and control of power and energy and apply this
knowledge to design, maintain, and analyze a variety of power and energy technologies, including
transportation technologies.

0001 Processes (SMR 2.1)

a. Demonstrate an understanding of power generation processes (e.g., geothermal, nuclear,
solar, fossil fuel, fuel cell).
Geothermal energy from the earth's mantle can be utilized in the occurance of steam vents near the surface that can drive turbines, which in turn generate electricity. Another example of geothermal energy utilization is passive geothermal cooling. This process pumps warmed ambient air through a duct system that goes bellow the topsoil to a depth where the soli temperature is a constant temperature. The heat is transfered to the cool thermal mass and returns cooler air.

NATURE OF TECHNOLOGY (SMR Domain 1)

Candidates understand technology as a problem-solving process and know the history and evolution of technology. They understand that technology involves creativity and innovation and are able to use concepts from the core content areas of science, mathematics, social science, and language arts as well as other content areas commonly taught in California public schools to design solutions to problems. Candidates understand the social aspect of technology and analyze the positive and negative effects of technologies on society and the environment. They understand the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and commitment to lifelong learning necessary to develop technological literacy and apply this knowledge in a rapidly changing global environment.

0001 Innovation and Design (SMR 1.1)

a. Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process (e.g., defining a problem, using research techniques, communicating solutions, analyzing and optimizing solutions).
b. Understand the product life cycle (e.g., prototypes, transition to production, evaluating product success).
c. Demonstrate an understanding of how to use technological processes and systems to arrive at solutions to real-world problems.

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Candidates demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology and of the core technological
concepts that remain constant as technological progress accelerates. Candidates understand the design
process as a problem-solving model and are able to use it to solve problems in industrial and
technology education. They apply core academic knowledge of industrial and technology education,
including science, mathematics, measurement, economics, and data analysis to investigate and design
technological systems and processes. Candidates are able to effectively communicate designed
solutions using a variety of technologies and propose strategies for implementing the solutions. They
understand how to use the tools, machines, resources, and processes needed to turn ideas into workable
solutions. In addition, candidates understand and apply safety rules and practices in the classroom,
laboratory, and workplace.
Candidates have knowledge of historical events, current research, and recent developments in
technology and industry. Candidates have knowledge of interactions between technology and society
(cultural, social, economic, and environmental) in which technologies are used. They demonstrate an
understanding of the importance of continued education (e.g., professional organizations, technical

POWER AND ENERGY (SMR Domain 2)

Candidates demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental scientific concepts of power and energy and how these concepts apply to mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical systems. Candidates understand the generation, transmission, storage, and control of power and energy and apply this knowledge to design, maintain, and analyze a variety of power and energy technologies, including transportation technologies.
0001 Processes (SMR 2.1)
a. Demonstrate an understanding of power generation processes (e.g., geothermal, nuclear, solar, fossil fuel, fuel cell).
b. Apply scientific principles of work, power, energy, and efficiency to analyze energy transformations.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of processes for energy storage (e.g., dams, flywheels, batteries).
d. Solve problems using mathematical concepts related to power and energy (e.g., Ohm's law, Pascal's law, moment of inertia, time, distance, velocity).
e. Apply concepts of power and energy to analyze a variety of technological systems (e.g., mechanical, fluid, electrical, thermal).
0002 Systems (SMR 2.2)
a. Understand safety principles, safety regulations, and safety engineering.
b. Describe and analyze systems that convert energy from one form to another (e.g., engines, generators, actuators).