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K–12 Standards

Engineering Practicum IV (2023)

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Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

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    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

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    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

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    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

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    Demonstrate integrity.4

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    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

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    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

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    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

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    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

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    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

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    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

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    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

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    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

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    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

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    Manage time and resources.14

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    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

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    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

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    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

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    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

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    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

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    Demonstrate professionalism.20

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    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

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    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Examining All Aspects of an Industry

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    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.23

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    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.24

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    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.25

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    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.26

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    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.27

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    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.28

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    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.29

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    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.30

Addressing Elements of Student Life

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    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.31

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    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.32

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    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.33

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    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.34

Exploring Work-Based Learning

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    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.35

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    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.36

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    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.37

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    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.38

Examining Employability Skills

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    Research a principal field of interest in engineering.39

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    Identify educational requirements for the chosen field.40

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    Research postsecondary education opportunities.41

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    Compare requirements for select professional certifications and licensure.42

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    Build a complete work portfolio.43

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    Identify the process of applying for an engineering internship or job.44

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    Analyze the similarities and differences between the engineering design process and the scientific method.45

Examining Intellectual Property

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    Explain how ethical behavior of engineers is essential to the betterment of society.46

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    Identify types of intellectual property rights and how they are protected and enforced.47

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    Compare professional and personal ethics.48

Designing a Practicum Project

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    Identify the need or opportunity for an engineering solution.49

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    Use systems thinking in an engineering design process.50

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    Evaluate the safety of designs.51

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    Present a proposal to an engineering challenge.52

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    Peer review all proposals.53

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    Use the engineering design process to complete the practicum project.54

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    Develop a schedule using industry-standard applications to ensure the solution can be completed during the course.55

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    Research cost-estimation tools and methods in the engineering field.56

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    Use engineering project management tools.57

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    Develop a budget.58

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    Create a work schedule.59

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    Document the progression of the engineering practicum in a technical report.60

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    Apply model and simulation techniques to create a model.61

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    Analyze the potential risk list.62

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    Communicate the solution to stakeholders.63

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    Present the final project.64

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    Participate in a mock interview, preferably with professionals in the industry.65

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    Exhibit technical and life skills necessary for success in the engineering field.66

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