Course Description
Introduction to Engineering focuses on the core principles of engineering and design. The core essential questions: How can CAD be used to my advantage? What does it mean to be an engineer? and What does it take to float? provide students with opportunities to develop the basics of engineering skills and prepare for future engineering experiences within the Étude Group. Students develop an understanding for Computer Aided Design, hand and power tool use and safety, Additive manufacturing, and the engineering design process. This all culminates in a design challenge where students are tasked with designing a new form of water recreation.
Professional Models
Standards and Rubrics
Core Engineering Skills Standards
Introduction to Engineering Unit Standards
Habits of Professionalism Standards
- CST1: Observing in Engineering
Engineers will make observations of professional models and Engineers examples of work through the lenses of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; making observations that look in depth, recognize patterns, and use engineering notebook for gathering and recording information (research, sketches, and analysis) - CST2: Wondering in Engineering
Engineers will brainstorm all possible solutions to problems without passing judgement on those solutions. They will question every aspect of problems and look in depth for solutions to do not exist - CST3: Connecting in Engineering
Engineers will interpret new knowledge through their connections to past knowledge. Engineers will create visual depictions of brainstormed solutions, creating multiple prototypes and sketches of models through paper sketching, computer-aided design, and physical modeling - CST4: Reasoning & Interpreting in Engineering
Engineers will reason and interpret brainstormed solutions to problems through the mindset of an engineering. Looking at all solutions in depth and creating a claim through support that has concrete, unobjectionable evidence. - CST5: Innovating in Engineering
Engineers will develop unique solutions to current and future problems that challenge current solutions. Engineers will make their own end products and learn through copying. They will make their own ideas through the redesign of current solutions and always driving their own engineering design process.
Introduction to Engineering Unit Standards
- UST1: 3D Modeling
Engineers will be able to create 3D models using sketching techniques, tinkering, isometric drawings, and 3D modeling software to create a real end product. - UST2: Engineering Organizational tools
Engineers will be able to follow and read engineering tools such as gantt charts, bill of materials, and flow charts to understand processes. - UST3: 3D Printing
Engineers will be able to use 3D printing as a prototyping tool for projects and understand the advantages and disadvantages to additive manufacturing. - UST4: Defining Engineering
Engineers will be able to create their own definition of engineering through the analysis of professional models and works. - UST5: Modeling
Engineers will design and illustrate a device that applies multiple simple machines and construct a working model in a group setting. - UST6: Engineering Design Process
Engineers will be able to identify the steps within any process that connect to the Engineering Design Process - UST7: Engineering Research
Engineers will be able to research as engineers to create multiple solutions to problems. - UST8: Water Rec Design
Engineers will design and build a device that makes a person capable of moving on water using all of the principles of engineering that they have applied through the entire school year. - UST9: Buoyancy and Fluid Dynamics
Engineers will research and apply the principles behind buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
Habits of Professionalism Standards
- PST1: Habits of Work
Engineers are always prepared and organized for learning with persistent attitude. Engineers are persistent by always questioning and seeking to understand when they do not. Engineers correct, edit, revise, and complete all work whenever possible. - PST2: Habits of Collaboration
Engineers are effectively collaborative by nature and exhibit a balance between leadership and cooperation with group goals. Engineers are positive followers and leaders that encourage others to contribute. - PST3: Habits of Self-Discipline
Engineers exhibit sustained focus and persistence through all tasks and learning opportunities. Engineers work successfully as independent learners that handle frustrations and setbacks in a positive manner and always accept help, and feedback, and consequences of choices and actions.
- PST4: Habits of Communication
Engineers are able to use effective communication and teamwork skills to acquire information and convey engineered outcomes to a variety of stakeholders; analyzing acquired information through their own professional voice and reasoning. Engineers are listening respectfully, with an open mind, and effectively present. - PST5: Habits of Learning
Engineers exhibit a growth mindset by approaching tasks with an open mind and accepting all possible challenges with a positive attitude. Engineers seek to understand as an advocate for themselves while using evidence to support their claims and understandings.