Intro to Engineering & Design
An introduction to all things engineering!
Quarter 1
Unit 1: Drawing & Sketching
This unit is all about different drawing and sketching techniques that engineers use to develop and share their ideas.
Unit 2: 3D Modeling
Here we’ll learn about Autodesk Inventor as a tool for making 3D models that we can then use to create prototypes.
Unit 3: LEGO Robots
Our third unit gives an introduction to programming, and then evolves into an exploration building robots with LEGOs!
Quarter 2
Unit 4: FTC Robotics
Our next adventure with robots is to build large metal robots for the annual FTC competition, where wild ideas are always possible.
Unit 5: Autodesk Inventor
The biggest unit of our semester has us learning all the ins-and-outs of Autodesk Inventor as we create complex 3D models of toy cars.
Unit 6: Individual Projects
The last unit of our semester gives you a chance to guide your own learning by designing your own project or seeking out a real certification!
Quarter 3
Unit 7: Arctic Innovation
Return to all things engineering as we dig in to the engineering design process and compete in the Arctic Innovation Design Competition.
Unit 8: Machines
Learn about simple machines like levers and pulleys, as well as complex machines like our laser and CNC mill.
Unit 9: FTC Robotics 2
This unit is all about different drawing and sketching techniques that engineers use to develop and share their ideas.
Quarter 4
Unit 10: Autodesk Mastery
Become a true pro at all things Autodesk Inventor as you make models and seek out an official certification!
Unit 11: Arduino
Get started with some electronics and digital circuitry as we pair programming with the Arduino platform.
Unit 12: Individual Projects
Our final unit of the year gives you a chance to seek out a certification, learn something wild and new, or design your own project!