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BLUE VALLEY DISTRICT CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Engineering Honors Principles of Engineering ORGANIZING THEME/TOPIC Unit 1: Energy and Power Unit 1.1: Orientation to Engineering and Mechanisms Engineers as Problem Solvers Teamwork Careers in Engineering Communication and Documentation Engineering Systems Mechanisms FOCUS STANDARDS & SKILLS Develop an understanding of engineering fields and an understanding of mechanisms through theory-based calculations. • • • • • • Time Frame: 5 weeks Unit 1.2: Energy Sources Renewable, non-renewable, and inexhaustible sources Conversion of energy forms Energy efficiency: work, energy, power Resistance, current and voltage Time Frame: 3 weeks EDUCATION SERVICES | Curriculum & Instruction • KS 21004.01.02 Define attributes of a successful Engineer. KS 21004.01.03 Demonstrate teamwork and collective responsibility to solve problems. KS 21004.01.07 Demonstrate understanding of the differences between engineering disciplines and job function. KS 21004.02.01 Compose sketches using proper techniques in the solution of design problems. KS 21004.02.03 Compose a written technical report based upon research of a career field. KS 21004.04.01 Mathematically explain the mechanical advantage gained and explain the function of the six different types of simple machines. KS 20014.04.02 Apply knowledge of simple machines. Develop an understanding of energy sources and the relationship between energy, power, and work. • KS 21004.04.04 Select and apply concepts of mechanical, electrical, and control systems in solving design problems. o Classify energy sources as renewable, non-renewable, or inexhaustible. o Define types of power conversions. o Calculate work and power. o Calculate efficiency of a system that converts electrical input to mechanical output. o Calculate circuit resistance, current, and voltage using Ohm’s law. o Identify advantages and disadvantages of parallel and series circuit design. 8.17.2015 Unit 1.3: Energy Applications: Laws of thermodynamics Solar hydrogen system Time Frame: 3 weeks Unit 2 Materials and Structures Unit 2.1: Statics and the Design Process Design Process Decision Matrix Vectors Forces Team consensus Laws of motion Time Frame: 9 weeks Unit 2.1-2.2: Materials Properties and Testing 5 basic categories of solid engineering materials Properties of organic, metals, polymers, ceramics and composites Production process Forces Laboratory testing and experimental design Statistics and Material strength Time Frame: 5 weeks EDUCATION SERVICES | Curriculum & Instruction Investigate thermal energy and alternative energy applications and energy transformations in solar hydrogen systems(KS 140101.08). • Test and apply the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance relating to a photovoltaic cell and a hydrogen fuel cell. • Experiment with a solar hydrogen system to produce mechanical power. • Design, construct, and test recyclable insulation materials. • Test and apply the relationship between R-values and recyclable insulation. • Complete calculations for conduction, R-values, and radiation. Identify and calculate forces acting on a body. • KS 21004.05.01 Mathematically analyze a simple truss to determine types and magnitudes of forces supported in the truss. • KS 21004.05.02 Analyze stresses and forces acting on an object. • KS 21004.05.03 Prepare and present a mathematical analysis of a truss design. • KS 1004.05.04 Explain the use of factors of safety in the design process. • KS 21104.05.05 Explain the differences between the area of a cross section of an object and the second moment of the area and predict the relative strength of one shape vs. another. • KS 21004.05.06 Use a computer aided engineering package to analyze a shape. • KS 21004.05.07 Explain the effects that stress has on a material and predict how the material will react. Investigate the basic properties of materials, and the creation and recycling of materials. • KS 21004.06.01. Identify and differentiate the five basic categories of solid engineering materials. • KS 21004.06.02. Compare and contrast the physical properties of organic, metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. • KS 21004.06.03. Trace the production of raw material to finished product. • KS 21004.06.04. Identify practical applications of each material category to engineered products and processes. • KS 21004.06.07. Formulate conclusions through analysis of recorded laboratory test data for presentations in the form of charts, graphs, written, verbal, and multi-media. • KS 21004.06.08. Analyze word problems about forces acting on materials. • KS 21004.06.11. State the difference between mass and weight. • KS 21004.06.12. Utilize a variety of precision measurement tools to measure appropriate dimensions, mass and weight. • KS 21004.06.15. Describe and safely conduct destructive and non-destructive material testing and use the data collected to compute and document mechanical properties. • KS 21004.06.16. Analyze a product that breaks and explain how the material failed. 8.17.2015 Unit 3: Unit 3.1 Machine Control and Design Problem Control mechanical systems using computer programs and code. • Control systems Flow charts Protocols Open and closed systems Time Frame: 6 weeks Unit 3.2: Fluid Power Pneumatic power Hydraulic power Time Frame: 2 weeks Unit 4: Statistics and Kinematics Theoretical probability Central tendency distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration potential energy Kinematic equations Projectiles Time Frame: 3 weeks Design Challenges: Engineering design process Scientific method Mathematical models Time Frame: Culminating project at the end of each unit. EDUCATION SERVICES | Curriculum & Instruction • KS 21004.04.03 Design, diagram and implement a program to control a device he/she constructs to perform a sorting operation. KS 21004.04.05 Formulate a plan for evaluating the functioning of the sorting device and to make appropriate changes in design, circuitry, or programming. Use pneumatic and hydraulic power systems to complete work. • KS 21009.02 Design, create, and test a hydraulic device. • KS 21009.02 Design, create, and test a pneumatic device. o Calculate values in a fluid power system utilizing Pascal’s Law. o Calculate values in a pneumatic system utilizing the perfect gas laws. o Calculate flow rate, flow velocity, and mechanical advantage in a hydraulic system. Apply statistical skills to interpret and draw conclusions from experimental data related to kinematics. • KS 21004.06.18 Calculate the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation for a set of data and apply that information to an understanding of quality assurance. • KS 21004.08.01 Explain the difference between distance traveled and displacement. • KS 21004.08.02 Design and build a device for the purpose of conducting experiments of acceleration, displacement, and velocity. • KS 21004.08.03 Calculate velocity and acceleration. (Math Standard 2 Algebra: The student uses algebraic concepts and procedures in a variety of situations.) • KS 21004.08.04 Calculate range and initial acceleration from data he/she records from experiments. (Math Standard 4 Data: The student uses concepts and procedures of data analysis in a variety of situations.) • KS 21004.08.05 Analyze test data and utilize the results to make decisions. Apply the concepts and skills of engineering to create and test a solution for a real-world problem. • KS 140101.13.09 Develop and use mathematical models to represent and justify mathematical relationships found in a variety of situations. • KS 140101.04 Apply scientific methods in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data gathering, direct and indirect observation, predictions, and problem identification. • KS 140101.18 Apply leadership, teamwork and effective communication to achieve a common goal. 8.17.2015