Introduction
Engineers are everywhere! Do you know how many different types there are? A LOT! In this webquest you will learn what an engineer is, the many different types, and what it takes to become an enginner.
Task
You will be researching different types of engineers and choosing the one that fits your interests. You will try some modules, discover what it would take for you to become that type of engineer, and see what types of projects you would be working on within that job. After your research is complete, you will design a presentation via Google slides, prezi, or a poster to deomonstrate your findings.
Process
View this video to see what engineering really is:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/nasa-kids-intro…
Next, use this site to reserach different types of engineering and choose the one that interests you the most:
http://www.aboriginalaccess.ca/youth/types-of-engineering
For your presentation you will need to address the following questions:
1. What type of engineer do you want to be and why?
2. What type of schooling/education will you need?
3. What type of projects would you be working on as this type of engineer?
4. Who are some role models for your field of engineering?
5. Any other facts/information your audience needs to know.
Be sure to cite you resrouces and use some visuals (cite those too)!
Evaluation
POSTER/POWERPOINT RUBRIC
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Advanced (5) |
Developing (3) |
Emerging (1) |
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Focus
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The topic/essential question is very clear when you first look at it. |
The topic/essential question is clear but does not stand out. |
The topic/essential question does not stand out from the rest of the poster/PowerPoint. |
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Main Ideas
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The main ideas are appropriate to the topic/essential question and are presented correctly. |
The main ideas are appropriate to the topic/essential question and are presented correctly. |
Main ideas are not appropriate or connected to topic/essential question. |
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Supporting Details
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Appropriate and accurate details support each main idea very clearly. |
Details support each main idea but may not all be accurate or relevant or in-depth enough. |
Details do not support topic/essential question and are not accurate. |
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Mechanics |
There are no errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, or spelling. |
Minor errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, or spelling donÕt detract from the poster/PowerPoint message or distract the viewer. |
Numerous errors in mechanics distract the viewer and detract fromposter/PowerPoint message. |
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Neat and Presentable
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The poster/PowerPoint is very neat and presentable and pleasant to the eye. |
The poster/PowerPoint is neat and presentable. |
Poster/PowerPoint is not neat, appears hastily put together. The media is too text heavy. |
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Drawings and Illustrations
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All illustrations, data/charts, and drawings add to the purpose and interest of the presentation. |
Illustrations are interesting but may not add to the purpose of theposter/PowerPoint. |
No illustrations are included or illustrations are not appropriate for the topic presented. |
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Layout and Design
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Creativity
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The overall organization, design, use of color, and use of space help to make the poster/PowerPoint interesting and to communicate the message, and is highly original and creative. |
The overall organization, design, use of color, and use of space do not detract from the message the poster/PowerPoint s trying to get across, and shows creativity and is different from the 'regular' poster/PowerPoint. |
The overall organization, design, use of color, and use of space does not aid in getting the poster/PowerPoint message across. Poster/PowerPoint lacks creativity. |
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Evidence of Research |
Excellent depth of research evident. The student's knowledge of the material is outstanding. |
Evidence of research is apparent. The student's knowledge of the material is good. |
Depth of research is limited. The student's knowledge of the material is limited to basic facts. |
Conclusion
Well done! You have now discovered what it would be like to be an engineer! Engineers have very important jobs that ultimately help society. I hope you have sparked an even deeper interest in engineering!