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Welcome Future Innovators!
The PERKS - Technology & Engineering pre-engineering courses are:
Weighted Grade Scale (benefits your GPA)
3 full CTE credit (½ CTE credit per semester, 3 CTE credit required for graduation)
1 full science credit (as a pathway completer you will receive a 4th year science credit)
3 hours of college credit option (based on end of course exam score, varies by institution)
NOTE: 1/2 CTE credit/semester applies to all Technology & Engineering courses. Other perks apply to pre-engineering courses.
Engineering Pathway
Engineering Pathway
Mays High School Technology and Engineering program supports students through curriculum, instruction, and experiences that develop STEM literacy. The overarching goal of the program is to empower students to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts and skills to navigate complex problems and to innovate with others to solve them.
Students will participate in project- and problem-based learning as well as traditional instructional strategies geared toward different learning styles. Students will apply their knowledge through hands-on activities in the digital lab and, at times, in the shop. Technical equipment, innovative software, hand tools, and machine tools will be used simply as a tool to get the job done.
Level One
Level One
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING
Course Description:
The Foundations of Engineering and Technology course provides the students with an overview of engineering and technology including the different methods used in the engineering design process developing fundamental technology and engineering literacy. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through various project based activities while using an engineering design process to successfully master the “E” in STEM. The prerequisite for this course is advisor approval.
Course Content Standards:
GPS FET 1 pager.pdf
Level Two
Level Two
ENGINEERING CONCEPTS
ENGINEERING CONCEPTS
Course Description:
Engineering Concepts is the second course in the Engineering and Technology Pathway. Students will learn to design technical solutions to engineering problems using a whole systems approach to engineering design. Students will demonstrate the application of mathematical tools, teamwork, and communications skills in solving various design challenges, while maintaining a safe work environment. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through various project based activities while using an engineering design process to successfully master the “E” in STEM. The prerequisite for this course is Foundations of Engineering and Technology and advisor approval.
Course Content Standards:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Documents/Engineering-Concepts.pdf
GPS EC 1 pager.pdf
Level Three
Level Three
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Course Description:
Engineering Applications is the third course in the Engineering and Technology Pathway. Students will apply their knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to develop solutions to technological problems. Solutions will be developed using a combination of engineering software and prototype production processes. Students will use market research, cost benefit analysis, and an understanding of the design cycle to create and present design, marketing, and business plans for their solutions. A capstone project will allow students to demonstrate their depth of knowledge of the engineering design process and prepare them for future opportunities in the field of engineering. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through various project based activities while using an engineering design process to successfully master the “E” in STEM. The prerequisite for this course is Engineering Concepts and advisor approval.
Course Content Standards:
GPS EA 1 pager.pdfK&S-CareerPathway-ST-EngineeringandTech-2008.pdfPlanPathways-CareerCluster-ST-EngineerandTech.pdfPage updated
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