Career Connections
The following careers use skills and concepts that you practiced in this Unit. Choose one of these careers and complete an activity from the Choice Board.
Mechanical Engineer
Many of the objects and tools that you see and use every day have passed through the hands of a mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test devices and objects that can be used in the real world. To do this, they need to be both creative and analytical, so that they can make informed choices about their design and how to improve it. Mechanical engineers work collaboratively, and need to be able to communicate how their design or build functions to others. Many of the skills and processes you used to iterate and compete in Tug of War with your robot, are used by mechanical engineers every day.
Robotics Technician
Robotics technicians work with robotics engineers to build and test robots. In order for robots to function as intended in the real world, many rounds of building, testing, and iterating must take place. Robotics technicians conduct tests to study and analyze the performance of robots in development, as well as help to build, program, and maintain robots to keep them functioning efficiently. The testing process that you underwent with your robot for the Tug of War competition, is similar to the ways robotics technicians work with robots each day.
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Can you find another career that uses skills and big ideas from this Unit? Talk to your teacher to see if you can complete a Choice Board activity for your chosen career. |
Choose an Activity
After you have chosen the career that most interests you, choose one of the activities from the choice board below to deepen your understanding!
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Tools of the Trade Research to find out the top 5 tools used by someone in your chosen career. Make a list of what they are and what they are used for! |
Difference Maker How does someone in your chosen field make the world a better place? Research to find out three examples of ways someone who has the career you’ve chosen can do so, and write a paragraph explaining them. |
Recruiting Poster What are the qualities, skills, and education someone needs to enter your chosen career? Find out, and then create a poster recruiting for people to take that career path. |
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Career Collage Create a Collage about your chosen career. Your collage must include 10 pictures, each with a caption describing how it represents your career. |
Career Fair Booth Set up a career fair booth in your classroom! Create a presentation that explains what your chosen career is and why it is important, and invite classmates to come and learn about your chosen career! |
Comic Book Cover Research a well-known person in your chosen career. Why are they famous? Create a cover for a comic book that features their accomplishments. |
Once you have completed your choice board activity, check in with your teacher.
Select Next > to prepare for a debrief on this Unit.