Academy of Engineering

The Academy of Engineering answers a need for engineers in this county by educating high school students in the principles of engineering, and providing content in the fields of electronics, biotech, aerospace, civil engineering, and architecture. Lee County Schools Academy of Engineering uses curriculum from Paxton/Patterson, an industry leader in providing engineering curriculum to high school students.

Academy of Engineering Course Descriptions

Technology Engineering and Design

Explore how technology is used to solve problems. Demonstrate how to apply basic computer science principles to solve problems. Discover the universal systems model in products and processes society uses every day. Build a scale model of a structure, both physically and digitally, by applying the Engineering Design Process. 

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors (NAF Academy of Engineering- 9th grade course)

Technological Design

Turn your ideas into sketches, drawings, and 3D models. Design towers, crash barriers, and test concrete beams. Gain experience using microcontrollers and coding with TinkerCAD Circuits to build a robot. Explore cutting-edge technologies by creating a virtual reality experience. 

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors (NAF Academy of Engineering- 10th grade course)

Engineering Design

Explore the elements of design as a team to analyze factors that lead to data-driven design improvements. Establish constraints from outside factors within designs. Engineer a solution for a problem within one of the grand challenges of engineering.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors (NAF Academy of Engineering- 11th grade course)

Drafting II-Engineering Honors- Grade 10 or 11

This course teaches the development of knowledge and advanced skills in Engineering Drafting and Design. An understanding of 3D CAD concepts and terms, and the use of 3D CAD software such as INVENTOR or SolidWorks, are essential and are the required method of producing finished drawings. Topics include advanced levels of Engineering Drafting and Design, Career Opportunities, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Processes, Parametric-Solid Modeling, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Working Drawings, and 3D modeling. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Appropriate work-based learning strategies include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

Credit:  1   Type:  Honors          Prerequisite:  Drafting I   

CTE Advanced Studies STEM 

This culminating course is for AOE seniors. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of AOE courses and prepare students for success in transitioning to post- secondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. 

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors PREREQUISITE:  9th- 11th grade AOE pathway courses