Introduction
This final lesson in engineering will focus on the future of engineering. Students will become familiar with the jobs of computer engineers and learn about the future direction and demands of the engineering field. Students will explore the career opportunities and requirements for engineers.
Engineering process Lab 4: Bottle Rockets
Students will work in teams and use the engineering process to research, plan, develop and improve upon a hydro powered bottle rocket.
Task
Week 4
1. Watch rocket video and research types and parts of rockets (Classwork)
Watch video 1 and answer questions (Homework 9/16)
2. Bottle rocket lab plan and build (Classwork)
Watch video 2 and answer questions (Homework 9/17)
4. Bottle rocket launch day (Classwork)
Visit engineering jobs website and answer questions (Homework 9/18)
5. Bottle rocket lab reflection 9/20 (Classwork)
Process
Task 1:
Watch the video about computer engineering and answer questions below.
Questions:
1. What is the difference between software and hardware?
2. Give 2 examples of software and 2 examples of hardware a computer engineer works with.
3. What is CAD and CAM?
4. In what ways is it beneficial to use computer simulations/graphic models before building a physical prototype?
Task 2:
Watch the video about the future of engineering and answer questions below.
Questions:
1. What types of engineers will be in demand in the future? List at least 3.
2. Give an example of at least one thing each of the engineers you listed would be in charge of developing, and why each is important for the future.
Task 3:
Visit the following website and read about in demand engineering jobs for the future. Watch the video on the website about pros and cons of becoming an engineer. Answer questions below.
https://interestingengineering.com/7-of-the-most-in-demand-engineering-jobs-for-20194
Questions:
1. What types of engineering jobs are in high demand? List at least 3.
2. What are 3 pros and 3 cons to becoming an engineer?
3. Do you feel the pros outweigh the cons of becoming an engineer? Reference at least 3 pieces of evidence from the website/video to support your opinion.
4. Pick the type of engineering field you are most interested in and answer the following: (You can review any of the videos from the last few weeks to reference different types of engineers)
Branch of engineering: ________________________
Why does this branch of engineering most appeal to you?
What would be your responsibilities? / What would you be working with/developing?
What type of education and how much education do you need?
How much would you make per year (on average)?
Conclusion
Reference rocket video from class:
Rocket History Website:
https://www.space.com/29295-rocket-history.html
Rocket Aerodynamics Website:
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/aerodynamics/q0151.shtml
Credits
Engineering Design (Grades 6 - 8)
- Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions. (Grades 6 - 8)
- Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. (Grades 6 - 8)
- Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success. (Grades 6 - 8)
- Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. (Grades 6 - 8)