MS Engineering Design

This middle school elective explores units that integrate the components of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through creation and design challenges. Students approach these challenges by initially researching the math and science phenomena at play, using computer assisted design programs to model potential solutions, and then creating and testing physical prototypes. Check out some of the projects that our middle school ASA students have created over the course of a year.

Apps have a wide range of uses and functions. For this course, you will build a prototype app that will address a specific use or function. Do not build your dream app now, but instead take steps in that direction by building small successful projects, one at a time. To culminate your study, you will document your project prototype and design journey on your website.

Explore robotics and coding through the virtual platform of VEXcode VR. Each week you will make a website post following the ASA Design Cycle and at the end of the 6 weeks you will present your collection of posts as a summative assessment.

Shapes are the basis of art and math. When one can control and master the use of shapes, a whole new world of understanding appears. Complex ideas, such as curves or circles, can be represented by a series of infinitely small lines all working together. All shapes can be represented using an equation on a coordinate axis. This merging of algebra and geometry was perfected by Rene Descartes in the early 1600’s. Using the coding program p5.js , students can create art using digital tools. To begin our journey on graphic art, we will start with some really awesome shape pictures. That were you come in. Time for some awesome graphic math art!

Bridge building is a testament to human civilization and engineering. We build bridges to cross divides and bring people together. We build bridges to cut down on transit and shipping time, making life easier and more efficient. We build bridges to unite communities and share our common values. In the field of engineering the exercise of building bridges is a timeless practice and one that all engineering and design students explore.