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Mrs. Felton's Computer Class
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STREAM Day
Students explore opportunities in STEM by conducting in-depth research on an engineering career. Students will compile their research in a graphic organizer, and then apply what they have learned to complete a job application.
Students explore opportunities in STEM by conducting in-depth research on an engineering career. Students will compile their research in a graphic organizer, and then apply what they have learned to complete a job application.
The first step in helping students know what they want to be when they grow up is helping them find out what careers exist! This lesson allows students to explore energy-related Technology and Engineering careers that exist today and learn about the likelihood of those jobs being eliminated by artificial intelligence (AI). The students will describe one engineer career in detail. They are introduced to the responsibilities, rewards, and challenges of various STEM jobs. The kids will compile their research in a graphic organizer, and then apply what they have learned to complete a job application.
After completing the research and job application, students will be given a challenge relevant to their STEM job. The kids will learn that there's a series of steps that all engineers follow when they're trying to solve a problem. This process is called "The Engineering Design Process".
Science and Engineering Practices
ELA6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
ELA 6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
ISTE Standards for Students
3A: Knowledge Constructor
Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
3B: Knowledge Constructor
Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.
6D: Creative Communicator
Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Student's research will include:
Description of career
Educational Requirements
Skills needed
Other interesting facts
Examples of Students' Graphic Organizers
Examples of Students' Graphic Organizers
Engineering Challenge
Engineering Challenge
Civil & Environmental Engineers
Civil & Environmental Engineers
Students are given the task to research and build a bridge.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Students are given the challenge to make a moving car with cardboard, straws, balloons and other materials. The car must move at least 2 feet.
Software Engineers
Software Engineers
Students were given the challenge of programming the "Dash" robot to make a soccer goal.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Students were given the challenge of building a machine that can fly from one end of the classroom to the other side.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Students are challenged to create the two basic types of electric circuits, series and parallel circuits.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Students are challenged to create a solution to put out the forest fires in California.
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