Engineering the World Around Us
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What is the Course?

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of engineering through hands-on projects and activities. Students will have the opportunity to work through a variety of mini engineering projects in which they will be introduced to the physics of the world around them. These projects may include tasks such as building simple machines, designing structures, or creating prototypes of new products. Through these activities, students will learn about concepts such as force, motion, energy, and materials, and will develop skills in areas such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Program Activities

Introduction to Engineering

Students will have the opportunity to work through a variety of mini engineering projects in which they will be introduced to the physics of the world around them. Through these activities, students will learn about concepts such as force, motion, energy, and materials, and will develop skills in areas such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Making their projects

In the project-making portion of the program, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of engineering principles to the design and construction of real-world projects. Students will work in teams to plan, design, and build their own projects, using a variety of tools and materials. The project-making portion of the program is designed to be hands-on and experiential, giving students the opportunity to see the results of their work firsthand.

Evaluating projects

In the project evaluation portion of the program, students will have the opportunity to reflect on their projects and assess their successes and challenges. This may involve tasks such as reviewing their project plans and designs, testing their projects to ensure that they meet specified criteria, and gathering feedback from peers and instructors. Through this process, students will have the opportunity to learn from their experiences and identify areas for improvement in their future projects

Program Outcomes

Skill Learnt

Students will gain valuable skills and expertise in:

  • Basic robotics concepts and
    techniques,

  • Problem solving

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Communication and presentation skills

Curriculum Links
Some possible curriculum links are:
  • Design and Technology

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Collaboration and Communication

Future Careers
This course inspires and prepares students to seek a career in:
  • mechanical engineer

  • Industrial engineer

  • Electrical engineer

  • Computer scientist

Course Details

Equipment Needed: No additional equipment required
Prerequire Skills: No prior programming or electronics skills are required. Although for students with backgrounds in these areas the course is able to scale for them