Pre-Engineering Academy

Instructor: Mr. Hanif Ahmed
Curiosity Unleashed!
The goal is to inspire, engage, and prepare your child for 21st century career in STEM. 

Course Description

S.T.E.M. = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Using the design process, students brainstorm, research, develop ideas, create models, test and evaluate design ideas, and communicate their solution to solve problems. This is a project-based class.

Course Highlights

Grading will be based upon daily work assignments, including writing using R.A.C.E. strategies/drawing in Engineering notebooks, watching video examples of engineering concepts/careers, and working on individual/group projects. Rubrics are used for assessment of students’ content knowledge. Each grading quarter is focused on a different aspect of STEM. 

Academy Student Schedule

6th Grade

• 1st and 2nd Quarter: Exploring Technology and Career Planning
• 3rd and 4th Quarter: Intro to Technology and Career Planning

7th Grade

• 1st and 2nd Quarter: Exploring Engineering Technology and Career Planning
• 3rd and 4th Quarter: Exploring Aerospace Technology and Career Planning

8th Grade

• 1st and 2nd Quarter: Green Construction, Architecture, and Career Planning
• 3rd  and 4th Quarter: Electronics and Career Planning
   

Projects Incorporated Into Curriculum

• Coding
• Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robots
• Paper Roller Coaster Challenge
• Bridge Building
• Mousetrap Cars
• Kites
• Gliders
• Catapults
• Water Bottle Rockets
• CO2 Dragster Challenge
• MIT Marshmallow Challenge
• Isometric Drawing
• Mechanical Drawing
• 3D Printing
• Architectural Shelters/Tiny Houses
• Electrical Engineering