1 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: (i) organized and accurately conveyed information;
2 (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 presentation. 3. Make copies of the Assignment: STEM Careers assignment handout for each student.
3 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 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 is the 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. ASK: Has anyone ever met an engineer, scientist and/or technologist before?
4 SHOW: The STEM Careers presentation. Outline Outline (LSI Quadrant II): Instructors can use the presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in conjunction with the following outline. MI Outline Notes to Instructor I. Introduction Begin presentation. Slides 1-4 Teacher proceeds through presentation with questions and answers from students. II. Technical communication A. Technical terms and definitions Continue presentation Slides 5-11 Teacher will discuss the technical terms and definitions with students as they view the PPT presentation. III. Who Are Engineers? Slide 12 IV. Who Are Scientists? Slide 13
5 V. Who Are Technologists? Slide 14 VI. Contrast Between Engineers and Scientists Slide 15 VII. Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists Slide 16-20 VIII. Emerging Engineering Careers Slides 21-32 IX. Rubrics for Grading the Career Poster Slides 33 Teacher discusses the grading rubrics for the career poster. X. Assignment: Career Poster A. Discuss Career Poster Teacher will need to have copies of the Assignment: Career
6 Poster handouts for each student Slide 33 Verbal Linguistic Logical Mathematical Visual Spatial Musical Rhythmic Bodily Kinesthetic Intrapersonal Interpersonal 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,
7 enter the search terms, fastest growing engineering occupations. Find the top two fastest growing engineering occupations. Extension Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV): Students will present their Career Posters in class.
8 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 Total 100