7th- Fourth 9 weeks
7th- Fourth 9 weeks
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During the Fourth 9 Weeks, students will be introduced to the exciting world of engineering by exploring how engineers solve problems, create new inventions, and shape the future. Students will learn about different types of engineering, famous engineers, and the creative process behind designing solutions. Each week will focus on key concepts related to engineering, from the design process to real-world applications. Topics we will cover include Introduction to Engineering, Engineers and Their Impact, Engineering Creativity and Innovation, & Engineering in the Future and Careers.
Unit 10: Introduction to Engineering
Unit 11: Engineers and Their Impact
Unit 12: Engineering Creativity and Innovation
Unit 13: Engineering in the Future and Careers
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Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions (MS-ETS1-1)
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem (MS-ETS1-2)
Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success (MS-ETS1-3)
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved (MS-ETS1-4)
Indiana 7th Grade Science State Standards
MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
MS-ETS1-4: Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.