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Middle School Engineering 1 – Co-op & Classroom Textbook (Ages 11–13)
Designed for curious middle school students aged 11 to 13, this course offers an engaging introduction to the world of engineering through a Christian worldview. Perfect for co-ops and classroom groups, students explore a variety of engineering fields including mechanical, computer, biomedical, chemical, electrical, aerospace, and architecture.
Each week, students work in teams to design and build projects that bring engineering principles to life. Projects like spaghetti bridges, water turbines, electroplating, and appliance dissections encourage hands-on learning and collaboration, mirroring real-world engineering environments.
Problem-solving is a core focus throughout the course, supported by weekly assignments that reinforce simple math and engineering concepts. Students also learn to draw objects in isometric form, preparing them for more advanced technical skills.
In addition to technical learning, this course emphasizes Christian ethics, encouraging students to consider ethical implications in engineering and design decisions.
Prerequisite: A natural curiosity about how things work and a desire to build and explore.
Sample Pages Coming Soon!
Middle School Engineering 1 – Co-op & Classroom Textbook (Ages 11–13)
Designed for curious middle school students aged 11 to 13, this course offers an engaging introduction to the world of engineering through a Christian worldview. Perfect for co-ops and classroom groups, students explore a variety of engineering fields including mechanical, computer, biomedical, chemical, electrical, aerospace, and architecture.
Each week, students work in teams to design and build projects that bring engineering principles to life. Projects like spaghetti bridges, water turbines, electroplating, and appliance dissections encourage hands-on learning and collaboration, mirroring real-world engineering environments.
Problem-solving is a core focus throughout the course, supported by weekly assignments that reinforce simple math and engineering concepts. Students also learn to draw objects in isometric form, preparing them for more advanced technical skills.
In addition to technical learning, this course emphasizes Christian ethics, encouraging students to consider ethical implications in engineering and design decisions.
Prerequisite: A natural curiosity about how things work and a desire to build and explore.
Curriculum/Materials:
Course Description:
This course is for lower middle school students, and is an overview of the world of Engineering. Engineering principles are presented with a Christian worldview. Some of the engineering fields that will be explored are mechanical, computer, biomedical, chemical, electrical, aerospace, and architecture. The class will learn the basic principles in these disciplines and then build and design a project each week. Students work in teams as they develop their designs just like in a working environment. There are lots of hands on activities to demonstrate the lessons and time for discussion on how and why design decisions are made. Some project examples include spaghetti bridges, dams, water turbines, electroplating, computer and appliance dissection, construction under landslide and earthquake conditions and much more. Since problem solving is key to any engineering field, it is an integral part of this class. Weekly assignments are given on simple math concepts and engineering principles. Student will also be taught how to draw objects in an isometric form. This course will also emphasize the development of Christian ethics.
- Textbook: Middle School Engineering 1 textbook
- Bible
- Drafting: Complete-A-Sketch 1-2-3 by M. Peterman. Please print out vol. 2, single-sided, either normal or best quality and bring to class.
- Supplies: Scientific Calculator, 2 Triangles (45° and 30-60-90°), Mechanical Pencils - .7 mm lead, pencil bag, Plastic white eraser, circle template, French curve
Course Description:
This course is for lower middle school students, and is an overview of the world of Engineering. Engineering principles are presented with a Christian worldview. Some of the engineering fields that will be explored are mechanical, computer, biomedical, chemical, electrical, aerospace, and architecture. The class will learn the basic principles in these disciplines and then build and design a project each week. Students work in teams as they develop their designs just like in a working environment. There are lots of hands on activities to demonstrate the lessons and time for discussion on how and why design decisions are made. Some project examples include spaghetti bridges, dams, water turbines, electroplating, computer and appliance dissection, construction under landslide and earthquake conditions and much more. Since problem solving is key to any engineering field, it is an integral part of this class. Weekly assignments are given on simple math concepts and engineering principles. Student will also be taught how to draw objects in an isometric form. This course will also emphasize the development of Christian ethics.