Engineering Explorations
Page Updated 7-2-2025
Engineering Explorations
Page Updated 7-2-2025
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Welcome to Engineering Explorations! This exciting course will spark your curiosity and creativity as you dive into the world of technology. You’ll get hands-on experience with activities designed to help you solve problems, think like a computer scientist, and understand how technology shapes our world.
Throughout the year, you’ll explore different areas of engineering by working on fun projects that combine math, science, and design. You’ll tackle real-world challenges and design briefs, building things like toothpick bridges, gravity racers, and rockets.
With the help of experienced teachers and the latest technology, you’ll work with your classmates to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions. This course will help you become a critical thinker and a creative problem solver, ready to explore the endless possibilities of engineering. Get ready to unleash your potential and have a blast in Engineering Explorations!
**Satisfies Computational Thinking Elective. Course materials fee: $5/Semester
IMPORTANT: If you are teaching Engineering Explorations (EE) as a semester-long course, it is recommended to focus solely on Semester 1 Units. However, if you have a year-long class, teach (EE) in the Fall and Spring. Focus on Semester 2 units in the Spring and teach that to all your classes so you still only have one prep for the Semester for the class.
Engineering Explorations (18 Weeks) Fall
Engineering Toolbox
10 - 15 Days
Simple Machines
Squeeze It - 6 Days
Design Process
Blind Challenge & Roller Coaster- 13 to 15 Days
Flight
Up, Up, and Away - 8 - 9 Days
Energy and Power
Energy & Power - All Wound Up- 10 - 15 Days
Structures
Towers & Bridges - 15 to 20 Days
Engineering Explorations (18 Weeks) Spring
Engineering Toolbox (Revisited)
10 - 15 Days
Design Process
Blind Challenge & Traverse The Terrain -12 to 15 Days
Simple Machines
Rube Goldberg - Energy Madness - 10 to 12 Days
Structures
Architecture - Dream House - 15 to 20 Days
Energy and Power
Energy & Power - Air Skimmer - 8-10 Days
Transportation (as time permits) // Choice Projects
Flight - Gliders & Hot Air Balloons - 8-10 Days
Bottle Rockets - 8 to 10 Days
Tools and Machines - Down Hill Racer - 10-15 Days
Assessment In Engineering Explorations
5 Major Skills and Knowledge Areas AE
Design Process
System Thinking
Communication of Design & Ideas
Project Management
Collaboration
CCPR
Communication
Computational Thinking
Problem Solver
Responsible Citizen