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Design Technology: Engineering

“Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, its storerooms, Its upper parts, its inner rooms and the place of atonement. He gave him the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind for the courts of the temple of the Lord and all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the temple of God and for the treasures for the dedicated things. “All this is in writing,” David said, “because the hand of the Lord was upon me, and he gave me understand in all the details of the plans.” 1 Chronicles 28:11-12, 19

OVERVIEW

Students in Engineering Design are immersed in the creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and developing solutions. Depending on the problem, the solution may be a product, technique, structure, a process or a combination of multiple elements. This course is intended to stimulate students’ ingenuity, creative and critical thinking and practical skills in devising solutions to engineering design problems. Students use the challenged with problems they have not seen before, giving them practice experimenting, working through uncertainty, breaking problems down into small parts, taking risks and playing with their own ideas. The Engineering elective is a practical course, which provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to general engineering concepts. Students will explore broad topics in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical and Software engineering.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 4 periods for the whole year

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Problem Solving Simulations – Real world scenarios
  • Computer Science - Pyton
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD): Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Engineering Design Process
  • Inquiry Project - Egg Drop Challenge

PREREQUISITES

  • None

ASSESSMENT

  • Use of technology and equipment
  • Engineering design process - logbook
  • Creative and critical thinking
  • Classroom participation

“The Lord said to Moses, “See I have chosen Bezalel and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts – to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab to help him. Also I have given skills to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you.” Exodus31:1