Allows teachers to integrate technology into the classroom to reinforce math, science, and art learning objectives while introducing students to the processes of engineering and architecture.

CURRICULUM: customize modular, flexible curriculum or use it right out of the box. New modular structure for early learners and intermediate learners.

STANDARDS: mapped to ITEA's Standards for Technological Literacy

RESOURCES: 30 hours of instruction

• lesson plans
• preparation steps
• lesson objectives
• identification of standards
• key terms
• resources, and
• procedures

SOFTWARE:

• Autodesk Inventor Suite®—for 2D sketching software technology and 3D solid modeling software technology
• AutoCAD® 2008—for sketching and pre-architecture

STUDENT PROJECTS: nine modules with real-life projects that lead students through the design process, sketching, and visualization; projects include designing a paper airplane, bus shelter, and skate park.

• New—projects designed to engage girls with technology