1. Nick Crowder Edit 6200 Dr. Ikeson Choi

2. “Kids don’t enjoy learning CAD. They don’t see the relevance and complain when made to use it.” Teachers in photo are L-R David Johnson, Subject Matter Expert and client, Engineering Instructor,West Forsyth High School. Jodie Marshall, client, Engineering Instructor, North Forsyth High School. Nick Crowder, Engineering Teacher client by default, Instructional Designer of this project, South Forsyth High School. Photo taken at the VEX Robotics World Championships, Orlando Florida, 2011.

3. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a tool engineers use to design everything. It saves time, and is more accurate than hand drawing. To make things like this ball bearing is a common assignment. Students hate these types of projects.

4.  “Why should I design it with SolidWorks?”  I can draw with Isometric Paper (3D)  I can use Sketchup  SolidWorks is too hard

5. Engineering students like to make things. They do not like to design things, and then not make them. They are kids and will choose the easiest way to do things and whine about having to learn. What is needed--a lesson that has students making something they design in SolidWorks CAD Software. Something that they could improve using SolidWorks… But What??

6. A very common engineering project. Students design and build a car that runs on a canister of compressed Carbon Dioxide (C02). Aerodynamic efficiency is critical.

8.  The students have technical drawings complete  And now! Improve and test your design using SolidWorks CAD Software!!  https://forsyth.angellearning.com/section/defa ult.asp?id=0708%5FCTAE%5FHighSchool https://forsyth.angellearning.com/section/defa ult.asp?id=0708%5FCTAE%5FHighSchool

9. These twin brothers HATE SolidWorks. I did not tell them to assemble or improve the car. The first car is under assembly, the second car is being improved. Notice the next computer over is still on the ball-valve tutorial. I ask them “What are you guys making?” and they ignore me.

10. All quiet and attentive---Gagnes Gain Attention—Discussion about the science and math involved with examples and ample time for students to share their experiences regarding aerodynamics.

11. Students learn about the fluid flow simulation by completing an interactive tutorial. Videos help guide the students

12. Using Jing Software, Videos like this one were created to guide students through A. The tutorial to use FloXpress and B. Test Cars in a Wind Tunnel. This video is an overview of the tutorial students will complete to learn about FloXpress.