New York State Learning Standards

Plants and Textiles: A Legacy of Technology aligns to the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology as listed for each chapter (project):

• Indigo Dyeing standards: .pdf|.doc
• Mat Weaving standards: .pdf|.doc
• Paper Making standards: .pdf|.doc
• Rope Making standards: .pdf|.doc

Each chapter (project) was aligned to the standards in accordance with the New York Academy of Teaching and Learning (NYSATL).

The model for presentation of the standards is as follows:

Chapter Title:



Chapter Heading:



Standard Area	   	Number	   Level		   Subject

- Performance Indicator:

For Example:

Indigo Dyeing



Science



MST	4	I	Physical Settings


- Distinguish between chemical and physical changes

Key:

MST = Mathematics, Science and Technology
E = Elementary (Grades K-4)
I = Intermediate (Grades 5-8)
C = Commencement (Grades 9-12)

Elementary standards were not evaluated since the target audience for this work was Grades 5-12.