6TH GRADE: EXPLORING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Syllabus
Description:
This course will give the student the opportunity to expand their technological literacy and explore the ever-advancing
world of technology. A main focus of the course is to assist students in becoming self-motivated, technologically literate,
life-long learners. Students are encouraged to develop skills, knowledge, problem solving abilities, work ethic and
awareness of the societal and environmental impacts of Communication, Production, Power/Energy and Transportation,
and Bio-related technologies. Students will work in pairs or individually on various projects that include real-world design
challenges.
The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of Engineering & Technology and its place in the modern world. Exploring Engineering & Technology introduces and has the student work through an engineering design process while looking at technological impacts on society. Exploring Engineering & Technology reinforces the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through practical application and / or hands-on activities. Exposure to Engineering & Technology related careers, work ethics and leadership skills will be important components in this course.
Georgia Performance Standards:
ENGR-EET-1: Students will examine the nature of engineering & technology.
ENGR-EET-2: Students will evaluate the impacts of engineering & technology on Society
ENGR-EET-3: Students will explain the engineering design process.
ENGR-EET-4: Students will demonstrate an understanding for a technological world through hands-on projects.
ENGR-EET-5: Students will analyze the designed world of engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and energy systems.
ENGR-EET-6: Students will examine and research careers in fields related to engineering & technology.
ENGR-EET-7: Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics.
This course will give the student the opportunity to expand their technological literacy and explore the ever-advancing
world of technology. A main focus of the course is to assist students in becoming self-motivated, technologically literate,
life-long learners. Students are encouraged to develop skills, knowledge, problem solving abilities, work ethic and
awareness of the societal and environmental impacts of Communication, Production, Power/Energy and Transportation,
and Bio-related technologies. Students will work in pairs or individually on various projects that include real-world design
challenges.
The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of Engineering & Technology and its place in the modern world. Exploring Engineering & Technology introduces and has the student work through an engineering design process while looking at technological impacts on society. Exploring Engineering & Technology reinforces the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through practical application and / or hands-on activities. Exposure to Engineering & Technology related careers, work ethics and leadership skills will be important components in this course.
Georgia Performance Standards:
ENGR-EET-1: Students will examine the nature of engineering & technology.
ENGR-EET-2: Students will evaluate the impacts of engineering & technology on Society
ENGR-EET-3: Students will explain the engineering design process.
ENGR-EET-4: Students will demonstrate an understanding for a technological world through hands-on projects.
ENGR-EET-5: Students will analyze the designed world of engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and energy systems.
ENGR-EET-6: Students will examine and research careers in fields related to engineering & technology.
ENGR-EET-7: Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics.
