The class will focus on solving the following world problems:
Environmental Sustainability
Safe Water
Food Security
Renewable Fuels
Genetic Engineering
This course is a modified high school PLTW Environmental Sustainability Program. Students will be required to keep an Engineering Design Notebook to track and manage their work.
VEX Automation and Robotics
Utilizing Robot C Programming Language for Robotics.
Students learn about mechanical system, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems.
Design and Modeling Overview
3D Modeling Software- SketchUp Pro with 3D Printing.
Grades will be based on a point system. Students receive points from the following categories: a. Engineering Design Notebook Checks b. Classwork/Projects/Participation
There are three STEM electives this year: Design and Modeling, VEX Automation and Robotics, and Environmental Engineering. Each course is one trimester long. Each elective will utilize an Engineering Design Notebook and will explore the design process.
