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Design & Modeling: Grade 5
Instructor: Michaud, C.
Pre-Engineering: Design & Modeling
The Design & Modeling courses highlight the design process and encourage students to be creative and critical thinkers as they use the principles of engineering to solve problems. As pre-engineers, students are expected to document their thinking and techniques through journaling activities and portfolio creation. Grading is largely determined by these portfolios and through successful completion of design challenges.Design & Modeling (Tech A) meets twice per week for nine weeks.
Key topics in Grade 5 include:- Graphic Design
- Engineering Careers
- Graphic Design
Links
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** Career Cornerstone Center
This website provides detailed information about dozens of engineering careers, as well as other STEM career options. It includes links to engineer interviews, salary information, job outlook, and the required education needed for each of the fields. -
** Discover Engineering Careers
There is perhaps no other career that spans so many areas—healthcare, agriculture, entertainment, business, and more. Check out the many and varied ways the work of engineers is making a difference in all our lives. -
** Educating Engineers
This site compiles information from multiple sources including The Bureau of Labor Statistics, The National Society of Professional Engineers, and The American Engineering Association. -
** eGFI (Engineering Go For It) Dream Up the Future
Engineer Your Path - Find out about different engineering careers from the engineers themselves. Read about education requirements, typical days on the job, and salary information. Get advice from engineering students and those in the field. -
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Searchable directory of thousands of careers produced by the US Dept of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a great resource for finding the work environment, specific projects, salary ranges, and required education for all engineering careers.