Technology Educator

In this unique engineering career field research assignment, students research engineering careers as well as trade careers within a defined field of technology. This comparison alleviates the confusion that often surrounds the "tasks" that engineers perform as part of their vocation. Lesson includes a research and presentation outline, grading rubric, and note sheet for students to use while they are watching classmates presentations. One week teaching duration assumes class work time and pres

Students stretch their problem solving skills by trying to design the tallest structure that can hold a golf ball using a predefined set of materials. In this quick (one class period or 50 minute) activity, students will brainstorm uses for each material, develop thumbnail sketches of design theories, build, test, and reflect on the success of their structural design. Store: Technology Educator Keywords: STEM, Engineering, Middle School, Technology Education, critical thinking, design, problem