S.3.D.1.1.1   Recognize that rock is composed of different kinds of minerals.

S4.D.1.1.2 Identify various Earth structures (e.g., mountains, watersheds, peninsulas, lakes, rivers, valleys) through the use of models. 

3.4.3.E1. Identify the technologies that support and improve quality of life. 

3.4.3.E3. Recognize that tools, machines, products, and systems use energy in order to do work. 

3.4.3.D1. Identify people’s needs and wants and define some problems that can be solved through the design process. 

3.4.4.D1. Investigate how things are made and how they can be improved. 

3.4.4.C3. Explain how asking questions and making observations help a person understand how things work and can be repaired. 

3.4.3.C1. Recognize design is a creative process and everyone can design solutions to problems. 

4.4.C1. Understand that there is no perfect design. 

3.4.4.C2. Describe the engineering design process: Define a problem. Generate ideas. Select a solution and test it. Make the item. Evaluate the item. Communicate the solution with others. Present the results.