Program Concentration: Engineering & Technology - 6th Grade

 

Exploring Engineering & Technology

The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of Engineering & Technology (hereafter referred to as EE&T) and its place in the modern world. This course will also help students to use technological systems effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests with potential careers with the resources of a technological society.

 

Exploring EE&T introduces and has the student work through an engineering design process while looking at technological impacts on society. Exploring EE&T reinforces the areas of math, science, social studies, and language arts through practical application and/or hands-on activities. Exposure to EE&T related careers, work ethics and leadership skills will be important components in this course.

 

At the end of this course, students will understand how engineering & technology impact them and the world around them and careers available to them in the field. See more

 

ENGR-EET-1:

Students will examine the nature of engineering & technology.

   a) Define engineering & technology

   b) Compare the relationship of math and science to engineering & technology

   c) Investigate the pathways for engineering and technology

 

ENGR-EET-2:

Students will evaluate the impacts of engineering & technology on Society.

   a) Explore the historical impacts of engineering & technology

   b) Examine the effects of engineering & technology on society including social, cultural, political, economic and environmental impacts

   c) Assess the impact(s) of technological products and systems

   d) Demonstrate an understanding of the Universal Systems Model

 

ENGR-EET-3:

Students will explain the engineering design process.

   a) Examine the engineering design attributes

   b) Demonstrate the principles of research and design

 

ENGR-EET-4:

Students will demonstrate an understanding for a technological world through hands-on projects.

   a) Apply the engineering design process

   b) Use and maintain technological products and systems

   c) Apply the Universal Systems Model to existing systems

 

ENGR-EET-5:

Students will analyze the designed world of engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and energy systems.

   a) Examine Engineering

   b) Examine Electronics

   c) Examine Manufacturing                                                        

   d) Examine Energy Systems

 

ENGR-EET-6:

Students will examine and research careers in fields related to engineering & technology.

   a) Identify educational requirements for engineering & technology careers

   b) Investigate careers in the four engineering and technology pathways (Energy Systems; Electronics; Manufacturing; and Engineering)                     c) Investigate earnings potential for engineering & technology careers

   d) Identify gender and diversity related issues in engineering & technology careers

 

ENGR-EET-7:

Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics.

   a) Demonstrate work ethics within the classroom and lab environment

   b) Investigate leadership skills through co-curricular activities