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K–12 Standards

Engineering Explorations 1 (8450)

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Examining How Technology Affects Our WorldEE1.1

  • 1

    Explain the influence of technological systems.EE1.1.1

  • 2

    Describe the characteristics and scope of technology.EE1.1.2

  • 3

    Identify the core concepts of technology.EE1.1.3

  • 4

    Identify historical technology milestones and advancements.EE1.1.4

  • 5

    Examine technological systems.EE1.1.5

Investigating How Engineering Affects Our WorldEE1.2

  • 1

    Define engineering.EE1.2.1

  • 2

    Summarize the history of engineering.EE1.2.2

  • 3

    Research an engineering achievement.EE1.2.3

  • 4

    Present information pertaining to an engineering achievement.EE1.2.4

Examining the Engineering PracticeEE1.3

  • 1

    Describe the principal fields for specialization in engineering.EE1.3.1

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    Summarize the traits of successful professional engineers.EE1.3.2

  • 3

    Describe the education needed for specialty fields in engineering and technology.EE1.3.3

  • 4

    Explain the importance of communication between engineers and their clients.EE1.3.4

  • 5

    Explain the relevance of the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics.EE1.3.5

  • 6

    Comply with safety rules in laboratory activities.EE1.3.6

Practicing Engineering FundamentalsEE1.4

  • 1

    Identify the benefits of case study analysis.EE1.4.1

  • 2

    Analyze a case study analysis.EE1.4.2

  • 3

    Apply measuring skills using instrumentation.EE1.4.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate conversion techniques for units of measurement.EE1.4.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate the use of engineering design graphics and descriptive geometry.EE1.4.5

  • 6

    Apply the techniques and benefits of sketching.EE1.4.6

  • 7

    Draw orthographic and isometric projections, using basic technical drawing instruments.EE1.4.7

  • 8

    Explain rapid prototyping to develop models.EE1.4.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate research techniques/strategies used by engineers.EE1.4.9

  • 10

    Define risk and safety.EE1.4.10

  • 11

    Describe the three types of accidents.EE1.4.11

  • 12

    Identify major precursors of accidents.EE1.4.12

  • 13

    Evaluate the safety of designs.EE1.4.13

  • 14

    Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate personal safety procedures.EE1.4.14

Examining the Engineering Design ProcessEE1.5

  • 1

    Define an engineering design process.EE1.5.1

  • 2

    Define an engineering design problem.EE1.5.2

  • 3

    Identify the requirements and constraints of the design problem.EE1.5.3

  • 4

    Research potential solutions to the design problem.EE1.5.4

  • 5

    Generate multiple solutions to the design problem.EE1.5.5

  • 6

    Sketch the solutions to a design problem.EE1.5.6

  • 7

    Evaluate the requirements and constraints of each potential solution to the design problem.EE1.5.7

  • 8

    Justify an optimal solution to the design problem.EE1.5.8

  • 9

    Create a model or prototype for the chosen solution.EE1.5.9

  • 10

    Test the solution to the design problem.EE1.5.10

  • 11

    Evaluate the test results.EE1.5.11

  • 12

    Modify the solution to the design problem, if needed.EE1.5.12

  • 13

    Test the modification/alternate solution, if needed.EE1.5.13

  • 14

    Document the final project report.EE1.5.14

  • 15

    Present the final project report.EE1.5.15

Identifying Real-world ProblemsEE1.6

  • 1

    Research local problems that could benefit from engineering solutions.EE1.6.1

  • 2

    Design an engineering solution to a local problem, using the engineering design process.EE1.6.2

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PROFESSIONALEDUCATION-DEVELOPMENT
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