Activity 1.3A - Careers in Engineering

Activity 1.3a - Careers in Engineering

Purpose

Engineering is a small word encompassing an entire career cluster. There are as many job descriptions as there are people who hold them. Engineers are involved in pure research, managing jobs and people, design, manufacturing, and planning. Some have careers in places you would never expect. Disney World has an extensive collection of different kinds of engineers. Movie animation, agriculture, medicine, clothing, household products, and just about any product you can think of are all places where engineers are employed.

Equipment

Word®

PowerPoint®

Access to internet

Procedure

1. Students will select one area of engineering.

2. Students will conduct research about the area they have chosen. This research is to include:

· Description of the field (Field Report)

· Areas of specialization

· Job prospects

· Where this type of engineer might work

· Expected salary ranges

· Duties and responsibilities of this type of engineer

· College preparation needed

o Sample listing of courses from an established university or college which offers this as a major

· Courses needed in high school to attend university

3. Students will call and conduct a personal interview with a professional who is working in the engineering field being researched.

4. Students will create a written report following the basic outline given in the Written Report Format. This report is to include:

· Title Page

· Table of Contents

· Abstract of the Report – Field Report

· Written copy of the interview which includes person being interviewed, the questions asked and responses given

· College courses needed and the course descriptions

· Summary of the report

· Citations

5. Students will create a PowerPoint® presentation that summarizes the information researched.

6. Students will give a 5 minute oral to the class.

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