In Unit 3 students shift their focus to exploring the future careers they might want to have and the education pathways they could follow to achieve these goals. They will also continue to develop their engineering habits of mind and engineering identities by completing a new, more complex and open engineering design challenge, this time focusing on the problem finding and adapting engineering habits of mind as well as creativity.
This Resource will direct you to all of the activities included in Unit 3. You can download the overview using the blue button to the right. Click the Additional resources links to download the editable student overview.
Unit 3
Activity | Description |
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Activity 1: | Review the unit schedule, key themes, and general Academy expectations |
Activity 2: | Choose 1: |
Activity 3: | Students will reflect on past academic and personal achievements and think about future education and career goals to create a Life Map and action plan. |
Activity 4: | Students understand the different postsecondary educational options available to them and the factors that may influence their choice. They will then research institutions of interest and determine what makes a school or program a good fit for them. |
Activity 5: | Students will learn about the admissions process for college, university, or apprenticeship and hear from an admissions advisor from a local institution. |
Activity 6: | Students will take the STEM2D Quiz to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, manufacturing, and design jobs. They will also hear from a panel of professional volunteers to learn about the various |
Activity 7: | Students will interview engineering professionals about their career path, career experiences, interests, and higher education background. Through the experience, students will practice professional communication skills and understand the connection between classroom learning and future career choices. |
