Dive into the world of innovation and problem-solving with the Pre-Engineering program, where your creativity meets practical applications. This course immerses you in the engineering profession, blending math and science with hands-on projects that challenge your critical thinking and teamwork skills.

You’ll tackle exciting projects like designing cardboard boats, building balsa wood bridges, creating a concrete canoe, and crafting a hydraulic robot. Compete with VEX robots, construct an underwater remote-controlled vehicle, and even design scale model wind turbine blades for a real-world challenge at the University of Maine.

Explore major areas of study including Structures, Robotics, and Energy, and learn to apply the Engineering Design Process in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Get ready to engineer your future!

Pre-Engineering students are challenged to problem solve and apply concepts taught in class.  Students learn about the engineering profession and various engineering fields. Math and science principles are integrated into numerous hands-on projects where students learn how to apply the Engineering Design Process.

Block classes are available in the following areas of study:

Structures

Robotics

3D Design

AP Computer Science

Pre-Engineering – 3D Design

Students use Solidworks software and 3D printers to make their ideas come to life.  This course covers topics such as kinematics (speed, velocity, acceleration), energy, simple machines, mechanical advantage, efficiency, power, circuits and hydraulics.

AP Computer Science

Students use the platform CodeHS to learn basic coding using python.  With this work they will have the opportunity to take the AP Computer Science Principles exam at the end of the year to earn college credit.  Students can also choose to explore other coding languages such as java and javascript, as well as cyber security.

Pre-Engineering – Robotics

In this course students use their creativity to build robots designed to complete specified tasks.  Students also have the option to compete in VEX robotics competitions if they choose. Students will learn the basic clawbot, how to manipulate gear ratios, navigate sensors along with other automated robot projects.

Pre-Engineering – Structures

This course is an introduction to structural design concepts, structural performance, materials and loads.  Discussions will include how certain structures function and lessons learned from structural failures.

Projects in this course include the design and build of cardboard boats, various trusses, a concrete canoe and soil classification and testing.