One of the major components of STEM is the content area of engineering. It is important to be able to integrate engineering concepts within STEM and other content lessons and understand the major concepts and principles of engineering and how they integrate into all content areas.
Part 1: Unit Plan – Engineering Component
For this assignment, you will complete the following component of the “Interdisciplinary STEM Unit Plan”:
Engineering – Insert an engineering standard in your unit plan. Include a brief sentence as to how engineering could play a role in each of the lessons.
Part 2: Engineering Reflection
Summarize and reflect on the major concepts and principles of the Engineering Component and their integration into your unit plan.
What are the benefits and challenges that occur when integrating major concepts and principles of engineering into multiple content areas?
Why is this important? Explain how you will use the engineering process in your future professional practice.
