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CTE/Technology & Engineering Education Curriculum
Pre-Engineering Technology
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Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1
Students will develop an understanding of the nature and scope of engineering.

Objective 1
Explain the purpose of engineering.

Objective 2
Identify the various career paths available in engineering.

  1. Identify available engineering paths.
  2. Identify other related engineering paths.

Objective 3
Understand how ethics are a part of the engineering design process.Ethics


Standard 2
Students will understand problem solving and the design process used in engineering.

Objective 1
Identify problem-solving steps and procedures.

Objective 2
Explain prototyping and production.

Objective 3
Safely and effectively use tools and equipment.


Standard 3
Students will demonstrate communication skills needed in engineering.

Objective 1
Participate in teaming and individual problem solving.

Objective 2
Drawing delineation (language).

Objective 3
Create and present a portfolio.


Standard 4
Student will understand the application of technology, science and math.

Objective 1
Complete a design brief activity. Suggested activities are:

  1. Design a “flying stick” airplane.
  2. Plan TSA activities.
  3. Design sumo-bots and junkyard wars.
  4. CIM/automated workcell
  5. Design a bridge.
  6. Aquaculture.
  7. Design an electric car.
  8. Design a catapult.
  9. Artificial intelligence


 

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For more information about this core curriculum, contact the USOE Specialist, Darrell Andelin or visit the CTE/Technology & Engineering Education Home Page. For general questions about Utah's Core Curriculum, contact the USOE Curriculum Director, MARY SHUMWAY . UEN Contact Info: 801-581-2999 | 800-866-5852 | Contact Us