Green Engineering

MODULE #2

Engineers envision the future and use the engineering design process to solve problems of today.

Module Overview: Lesson Goals, Teaching Strategies, and Learning Experiences

In this unit, students will learn about the engineering design process and how different types of engineers, such as environmental, structural, and coastal engineers, can use it to solve complex issues. During the fundamentals section, students will learn about some of the different types of engineers, the steps in the engineering design process, and participate in a brief engineering design challenge before learning exploring some information about climate change. During the problem cycles, students will explore the causes and impacts of sea-level rise focusing on thermal expansion, storm surge, and erosion. In the solutions section of the unit, students will define the problems facing a fictitious island and use their engineering lens to develop, test, and present a solution for the island’s issues.

Module Overview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hugMw1O1n92ALv5gp3chTi8I9OQx2M_yXaM91PgktmQ/edit?usp=sharing

For the lessons that include slide decks, please make sure you check the notes at the bottom of individual slides for instructional recommendations and suggestions.

Fundamentals