History of Engineering
Students will learn about the history of engineering and major engineering developments in time.
Standards:
STEM-FET-3
3.1 Describe the history and development of engineering.
3.2 Describe the social, economic, and environmental impacts of a technological process, product, or system.
3.3 Explain the influence of technology on history and the shaping of contemporary issues.
3.4 Describe the relationship between the STEM cluster and society.
3.5 Evaluate the impact of science and society based on products and processes used in the real world for technological development.
3.6 Understand STEM knowledge and skills to analyze and suggest solutions to human societal problems.
3.7 Apply STEM knowledge and skills through hands-on research and lab experiments that are focused upon recreating the inventions and social solutions that were
realized in the past, present, and possible future.
3.8 Identify key people who have influenced technological change.
3.9 Describe the impact of governmental and political systems on technological innovations.
3.10 Demonstrate ethical and professional engineering behavior in the development and use of technology.
STEM-FET-4
Identify the history of technology and engineering and its impact on society in the past, present, and future.
Unit Topics:
History of engineering
Historical engineers
Learning Targets:
Standards:
STEM-FET-3
3.1 Describe the history and development of engineering.
3.2 Describe the social, economic, and environmental impacts of a technological process, product, or system.
3.3 Explain the influence of technology on history and the shaping of contemporary issues.
3.4 Describe the relationship between the STEM cluster and society.
3.5 Evaluate the impact of science and society based on products and processes used in the real world for technological development.
3.6 Understand STEM knowledge and skills to analyze and suggest solutions to human societal problems.
3.7 Apply STEM knowledge and skills through hands-on research and lab experiments that are focused upon recreating the inventions and social solutions that were
realized in the past, present, and possible future.
3.8 Identify key people who have influenced technological change.
3.9 Describe the impact of governmental and political systems on technological innovations.
3.10 Demonstrate ethical and professional engineering behavior in the development and use of technology.
STEM-FET-4
Identify the history of technology and engineering and its impact on society in the past, present, and future.
Unit Topics:
History of engineering
Historical engineers
Learning Targets:
- What branch of engineering are you most interested in? Why?
- What are some social, political, economic, and environmental impacts that the Internet has had on the United States?
- How did cell phones impact the communication industry?
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