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The lesson begins by introducing Olympics as the unit theme. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the techniques of engineering problem solving. Specific techniques covered in the lesson include brainstorming and the engineering design process. The importance of thinking out of the box is also stressed to show that while some tasks seem impossible, they can be done. This introduction includes a discussion of the engineering required to build grand, often complex, Olympic event centers.

Engineers use the design process daily when coming up with new ideas for buildings, water purification systems, computers, airplanes, cars, etc. It is important for students to learn how to brainstorm and how to keep an open mind when thinking of ways to solve a problem. Teamwork is also an important skill to practice, as engineers often work in teams to accomplish a task. Completing a project often requires the work of many people with different areas of expertise.Understand the steps of the engineering design process.Recognize the importance of thinking "outside the box" when brainstorming ideas.Understand the significance of engineers looking to the past to learn from both successes and mistakes.List three different types of engineers and give examples of their responsibilities.20TeachEngineering.orgTod SullivanMelissa StratenKatherine BeggsDenali LanderAbigail WatrousJanet Yowellhttp://www.greatachievements.org/http://iarchives.nysed.gov/Gallery/gallery.jsp?id=93http://academic.reed.edu/humanities/110Tech/Parthenon.htmlS1141748International_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyC. The engineering design process involves defining a problem, generating ideas, selecting a solution, testing the solution(s), making the item, evaluating it, and presenting the results. 35S11416DAInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyC. Various relationships exist between technology and other fields of study.35United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2011-03-074Teacher