To begin with today, I would like you to go to TryEngineering.Org and play the "What Type Of Engineer Are You? Game" (Click Here). This is a fun way for you to identify some types of careers, or education pathways and skills for specific engineering career-paths.
GMAIL RESPONSE:
To: hscribner@ccs.us
Subject: TryEngineering Response
Body of Email: 2-3 sentences explaining your findings, after completing the "game". Please include the reason you think this exercise is accurate or not. Explain what about the choices that were interesting for you?
You may spend time today reviewing this site, playing the games, and familiarizing yourself with these resources.
We will be discussing the Project / Research Topic decision making process today. You will have a better idea of how to choose a topic, and what Engineering is all about! Please watch the following video first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bipTWWHya8A
Here is the link to the presentation from today's class to help you decide what research / Project topics to choose as we move forward:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UdINHgCwChLoqy7geoazBOKbq58Ste3CHAdNRzDgzf4/edit?usp=sharing
When we are done with the presentation, you will begin your research process to complete the PROJECT FORM listed to the right (Critical Links Section).
Here is a fantastic resource for Middle School level RESEARCH: http://www.galepages.com/pl4170
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You will need to get your projects approved prior to beginning them. Next week we will be learning about websites, HTML and CSS. You will be learning to code your own personal websites. Eventually you will create websites about your projects and topics!
This is the FINAL PROJECT(S) for this class. You should begin working on it as soon as you decide on a topic/problem/objective. You will use the EAE Project Proposal form (also a link located in the menu to the right) to outline a project to start the last unit for this class. All project forms must be completed, printed, and approved prior to actually starting the project. You should be using the Problem-Solving Steps.
You may focus on any topic or subject you wish. It can be Engineering or Architectural in nature. You may not even complete the project, but you will need to show how you followed the proper steps, located on the 2nd page of the Proposal Form, to Summarize your project. You must list your teammates, resources, and outline the stages you propose to complete the project.
All of your effort after the proposal will be to complete as much of the project as you can. You will need to be able to present your project (informally) to the class using a Google Slides presentation. This presentation can include the items from the Project Proposal Form, but can also include a video, website, or other visual aides.Your Independent Projects can be about any subject. Please use the following link to help you narrow down your focus:
https://www.pinterest.com/utwep/stem-activities-middle-school/
Finally, you will need to make sure that you make a model, drawing, diagram, or some other physical example of the work you are doing. Make sure that this step is approved prior to starting it. You will be able to use any resources from the Tech Lab, and ask if you have additional questions or concerns.
Good Luck!
Mr. S
