Lesson Plan. Preparation

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Lesson Plan

Course Title: Concepts of Engineering and Technology

Session Title: Emerging STEM Careers

Performance Objective:

After completing this lesson, students will be able to research, compare and contrast the emerging fields of science, technology, and engineering; and demonstrate what they have learned by creating a career poster presentation based on the criteria in the rubrics.

Specific Objectives:

 Contrast the careers of engineers, scientists, and technologists

 Compare the careers of engineers, scientists, and technologists

 Describe the roles of engineers, scientists, and technologists

 Identify what the emerging engineering careers are

 Create a career poster on one of the engineering fields

 Reflect on the top two fastest growing engineering occupations

 Maintain an engineering notebook to capture information researched.

Preparation

TEKS Correlations:

This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.

Concepts of Engineering and Technology:

 130.362(c)(1)(E)

...compare and contrast engineering, science, and technology careers

Interdisciplinary Correlations: English:

 110.31(b)(1)(E)

…use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine or confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their connotations and denotations, and their etymology.

 110.31(b)(15)(B)

…write procedural or work-related documents (e.g., instructions, e-mails, correspondence, memos, project plans) that include:

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(ii) reader-friendly formatting techniques.

 110.31(b)(18)(A)(B)

…use conventions of capitalization; and …use correct punctuation marks including:

(i) quotation marks to indicate sarcasm or irony;

(ii) comma placement in nonrestrictive phrases, clauses, and contrasting expressions;

(iii) dashes to emphasize parenthetical information.

 110.31(b)(19)- Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling. Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.

Computer Science I:

 126.22(c)(3)(A)(B)

...discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods;

...demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using networks, especially resources on the Internet and intranet;

 126.22(c)(4)(A)

...use local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), including the Internet and intranet, in research and resource sharing;

 126.22(c)(6)(B)

...implement methods for the evaluation of the information using defined rubrics;

 126.22(c)(8)(B)(C)

...demonstrate proficiency in, appropriate use of, and navigation of LANs and WANs for research and for sharing of resources;

...extend the learning environment beyond the school walls with digital products created to increase teaching and learning in the foundation and enrichment curricula.

Teacher Preparation:

1. Understand that there are similarities and differences in the fields of engineering, science, and technology.

2. Present the STEM Careers PowerPoint presentation.

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References:

1. Gomez, Oakes, Leone. Engineering Your Future, Second Edition, Wildwood, MO: Great Lakes Press, Inc. 2006.

2. ClipArt - http://www.clipart.com/en/

3. Microsoft Bing.com Research - http://bing.com 4. Engineering Go For It! - http://www.egfi-k12.org/

Instructional Aids:

1. STEM Careers PPT presentation 2. Internet access

Materials Needed:

1. Pen/Pencil

2. Engineering Notebook

3. Technical Terms and Definitions handout 4. Assignment: The Career Poster

5. Assignment: The Career Poster Rubric

Equipment Needed:

1. Computers with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint installed 2. Video screen projector

Learner Preparation:

Students must maintain a design and computation engineering notebook.

Introduction

Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):

SAY: Today we will understand the comparison and contrast of engineering, science, and technology.

ASK: What is engineering?

SAY: It is the profession in which a knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize,

economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.

ASK: What is science?

SAY: It isthe study of the physical and natural world and phenomena, especially by using systematic observation and experiment.

ASK: What is technology?

SAY: It is the application of tools and methods: the study, development, and application of devices, machines, and techniques for manufacturing and productive processes.

SHOW: The engineer, scientist and technology slide.

SAY: In this lesson you will understand the similarities and differences in engineering, science, and technology.

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SHOW: The STEM Careers PowerPoint presentation.

Outline

Outline (LSI Quadrant II):

Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in conjunction with the following outline.

MI Outline Notes to Instructor

I. Introduction Begin PowerPoint

presentation. Slides 1-4

Teacher proceeds through presentation with questions and answers from students.

II. Technical communication

A. Technical terms and definitions

Continue PowerPoint presentation

Slides 5-11

Teacher will discuss the technical terms and definitions with students as they view the PPT presentation.

III. Who Are Engineers? See Microsoft

PowerPoint Slide 12

IV. Who Are Scientists? See Microsoft

PowerPoint Slide 13

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V. Who Are Technologists? See Microsoft

PowerPoint Slide 14

VI. Contrast Between Engineers and Scientists See Microsoft PowerPoint Slide 15

VII. Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists See Microsoft PowerPoint Slide 16-20

VIII. Emerging Engineering Careers See Microsoft

PowerPoint Slides 21-32

IX. Rubrics for Grading the Career Poster See Microsoft

PowerPoint Slides 33

Teacher discusses the grading rubrics for the career poster.

X. Assignment: Career Poster A. Discuss Career Poster

See Microsoft PowerPoint

Teacher will need to have copies of the Assignment: Career

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Poster handouts for each student Slide 33

Verbal Linguistic

Logical Mathematical

Visual Spatial

Musical Rhythmic

Bodily Kinesthetic

Intra- personal

Inter- personal

Naturalist Existentialist

Application

Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Review the Assignment: Career Poster with your students.

Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Students will create a Career Poster using Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher.

Summary

Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):

Question: What are the emerging engineering careers?

Answer: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Geological Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering

Question: What is a similarity of engineering, science, and technology?

Answer: Engineers, scientists, and technologists work in similar fields and industries.

Question: What is a difference of engineering, science, and technology?

Answer: Engineers, scientists, and technologists ask different questions to complete their work.

Evaluation

Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):

Teacher observes as students complete the Career Poster research.

Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):

Students will complete the Assignment: The Career Poster with the teacher and answer the reflection question: “On this U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics website,

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enter the search terms, “fastest growing engineering occupations.” Find the top two fastest growing engineering occupations.”

Extension

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Lesson Plan. Preparation

Lesson Plan

Assignment: Emerging STEM Careers

Instructions:

You will research three fields of study in engineering. Choose one of the

engineering

fields of study and create a poster.

1.

Go to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics website at

http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm and the Engineering Go For It website at

http://www.egfi-k12.org/.

2.

Choose three fields of study in engineering and create one poster from one of the

different fields of study in engineering.

Include the following on your poster:

1.

Nature of the work

2.

Working conditions

3.

Training and other qualifications

4.

Employment

5.

Job outlook

6.

Earnings

7.

Related occupation

Note: Be sure to read the significant points and include those points in

your poster.

3.

Remember to include bulleted information on a poster. People who read posters

and flyers want to glance at the information. They do not want to read long

sentences. Occasionally, it might be appropriate to include a complete sentence

but overall try to use bulleted information.

4.

Add graphics, text effects, and formatting to attract readers to the poster. Cite the

source of your information at the bottom of the poster.

5.

Proofread for spelling, grammar, and capitalization.

6.

Proofread for errors.

7.

Make sure that you present the information accurately.

8.

Print the final posters on cardstock paper, if possible.

9.

Place your initials on the back of the poster. Turn it in for a grade.

Supplies

:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Cardstock, Internet Access

Deliverables

: Poster, Reflection

Reflection

: On

this

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics website,

enter the search terms, “fastest growing engineering occupations.” Find

the top two fastest growing engineering occupations.

How your grade will be calculated:

Graded Elements

Total Points

Completed poster – overall design

10

Bulleted Information (1-7) 10 points each

70

Proofreading – error free information, spelling checked

10

Reflection 10