What math and science will students learn?
In this course the students do more than read about engineering. They also take on the role of engineers themselves. Like engineers, they are asked to undertake projects to meet certain human needs. Unlike much of schoolwork that has right answers and wrong answers, the projects can be completed successfully in a variety of ways. The course is divided into four sections, called Projects, each of which takes about eight weeks to complete. The primary purpose of Project 1 is to engage students in using the engineering design process to meet human needs. The students are encouraged to be creative while meeting the criteria and constraints of the problem. Engineering is characterized by the application of math and science to ensure that designs are not only pleasing to the eye; but they also function as intended. Students practice fundamental mathematical skills and the engineering design process in all four projects, and apply science concepts and processes in Projects 2, 3, and 4.
In this course, the students do more than read about engineering. They also take on the role of engineers themselves. Like engineers, they are asked to undertake projects to meet certain human needs. Unlike much of schoolwork that has right answers and wrong answers, the projects can be completed successfully in a variety of ways. The course is divided into four sections, called Projects, each of which takes about eight weeks to complete. The primary purpose of Project 1 is to engage students in using the engineering design process to meet human needs. The students are encouraged to be creative while meeting the criteria and constraints of the problem. Engineering is characterized by the application of math and science to ensure that designs are not only pleasing to the eye; but they also function as intended. Students practice fundamental mathematical skills and the engineering design process in all four projects, and apply science concepts and processes in Projects 2, 3, and 4.
