Mechanical Engineer
Articles/Websites
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Engineering, Career Skills
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What it is
- This article explores the job responsibilities of a Senior Mechanical Engineer, the skills required to excel at this position, and how this occupation relates to climate change and green solutions.
- Students will learn that project management is a big aspect of this role, organizational skills and interdisciplinary engineering knowledge are must-haves for this position, and Senior Mechanical Engineers are part of the solution for building eco-friendly buildings that have a lower carbon footprint.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Most of this article's information comes directly from a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
- This article does a good job of stressing the importance of the humanities and STEM.
Additional Prerequisites
- It may be useful if students know the difference between soft skills and technical skills.
- It may be beneficial if students already know about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and what they do.
Differentiation
- This resource pairs well with the Building Retrofitting article. Students can read both for a more complete picture of the work in this field.
- To assess prior knowledge, the teacher can ask the class questions about mechanical engineering before reading the article.
- This article can support a classroom discussion where students consider the energy efficiency of their own homes.
- Students can discuss the connection between sustainability and building construction and research living buildings, which were mentioned by the interviewee.
From the scientist review
This green career website underscores the importance of mechanical engineers and encourages young people, particularly women, to pursue careers in the field.
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