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MIddle School Engineering Program |
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Training the Engineers of Tomorrow! |
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Engineering students learn and follow the Engineering Design Process to solve Engineering problems and complete tasks or jobs. They must Identify the need, want or problem. Then they will conduct research using the Internet and other resources in order to learn about the topic and what may already be known about the topic. Next they will develop possible solutions and from those select the best possible solution. Then they will build, test and evaluate a prototype. Finally, they will communicate their results to the class. The class is very hands on and students are immersed in technology utilizing computers, Internet, hand tools, Smartboard and more! Students in grades 5 and 8 will also be required to take the Science and Technology/Engineering MCAS test in the Spring. We generally have found that approximately 25% of the total questions will be based directly on our curriculum. We strive to keep the curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks for Engineering and to prepare our students for success beyond the classroom! |
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Contact me: Ann Barbagallo |
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-Marsh Grammar School 309 Pelham St Methuen, MA 01844 978-722-9077 x6118 Room 118 -E-mail: anbarbagallo@methuen.k12.ma.us
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METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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There are 7 Engineering Standards 1. Materials, Tools, and Machines Broad Concept: Appropriate materials, tools, and machines enable us to solve problems, invent, and construct. 2. Engineering Design Broad Concept: Engineering design is an iterative process involving modeling and optimizing for developing technological solutions to problems within given constraints. 3. Communication Technologies Broad Concept: Ideas can be communicated though engineering drawings, written reports, and pictures. 4. Manufacturing Technologies Broad Concept: Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials (primary process) into physical goods (secondary process), involving multiple industrial processes, e.g., assembly, multiple stages of production, quality control. 5. Construction Technologies Broad Concept: Construction technology involves building structures in order to contain, shelter, manufacture, transport, communicate, and provide recreation. 6. Transportation Technologies Broad Concept: Transportation technologies are systems and devices that move goods and people from one place to another across or through land, air, water, or space. 7. Bioengineering Technologies Broad Concept: Bioengineering technologies explore the production of mechanical devices, products, biological substances, and organisms to improve health and/or contribute improvement to our daily lives.
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Timony Grammar School 45 Pleasant View Street Methuen, MA 01844 978-722-9002
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Contact me: Sarah Calla |
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