Design and Modeling
The focus of this unit is for students begin to recognize the importance of engineering in our society. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our everyday lives.
Through hands-on and project-based exploration, the course, Design and Modeling, focuses on three main problems: What is Engineering?, Measuring, and The design process. First, as a class we will investigate what it means to be an engineer and what they do for a career. Second, we will work on our measuring skills by investigating metric/U.S. customary measurements, using precision measuring tools, and using our skills to use a computer assisted design (CAD) 3D modeling software to create a virtual image of their designs. Finally, we will look use the design process to layout a framework to solve complex problems. Students begin to recognize the value of an engineering notebook to document and capture their ideas. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. |
PLTW courses at LAMS -
6th grade- Flight and Space 7th grade - Design and Modeling 8th grade electives- Automation & Robotics and Magic of Electrons |