PROGRAM CONCENTRATION:Engineering & Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of Engineering & Technology (hereafter referred to as E&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 E&T introduces and has the student work through an engineering design process while looking at technological impacts on society. Exploring E&T reinforces the areas of math, science, social studies, and language arts through practical application and /or hands- on activities. Exposure to E&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.

COURSE Details:

In the 6th Grade Engineering & Technology Education class, you will start your studies by learning the definitions of "Engineering" and "Technology".  Next you will learn about the Engineering Design Process and apply it to the construction of an item.  You will then study the principles of flight and experiment with the forces of flight by building paper airplanes, straw rockets, and 2 liter water rockets.  Upon completing the unit on flight, you will learn about the processes of manufacturing and how assembly lines are used.  And lastly, you will learn about basic electronic circuits.

You will have one project due.  Instructions will be given, which will include the specifications and limitations, on the designing of a device to protect an egg dropped from a height of approximately 25 feet.

There will be no final for 6th grade classes.