This document provides an overview of Mississippi's engineering career pathway program. It describes the courses offered, including ICT I and II in 7th and 8th grade, a STEM course in 9th grade, and a two-year engineering program in 10th-12th grade. The engineering program focuses on math, science, robotics competitions, 3D printing, and workforce skills. It uses hands-on learning with tools like 3D printers, CNC mills, and engineering simulators to apply physics concepts and engage students. Administrators can track student performance and customize content using the LearnMate management system. The program aims to produce productive, problem-solving students through relevant, critical thinking-based STEM education.

1. ENGINEERING
Mississippi Style

2. Mississippi
Students that are engaged learners produces productive citizens!
Mechelle Welch
Monroe County Vocational Center

3. Fall is in the air in Mississippi when…..
Students have the BANDSare Shining Hunting….
You hear excused absences for Bright…
Friday Night Lights echo in the air….

4. Mississippi Snow Day

5. Mississippi Education Redesign
for the 21st Century
• Redesign is a massive statewide
educational initiative
• School districts are being
systematically phased into
implementation
• Classes Developed
•7th Grade—ICT I
•8th Grade—ICT II
•9th Grade—STEM
•Career Pathways courses
•Health Services I & II
•Construction & Manufacturing
•Transportation
•Agricultural Sciences
•Business
•STEM Education (Engineering)

6. Engineering:
• Engineering Career Preparation
• Math and Science
– Application Education: Virtual learning and Hands-On
– Relevant Education: How and Where Knowledge
• Two year program
– Grades 10-12
– Pre-Algebra—C or higher
– 2 Credits per year—Other Science Credit in Review
• Robotics Competition and/or Skills USA

7. Other Aspects
• CO2 Dragster
– SolidWorks with 3-D Printing (1st Year)
– Intelitek Curriculum for CO2 Dragsters (2nd Year)
• Introduction to Workforce Training
– 21st Century Skills
– CNC programming
– Modeling concepts
– Problem Solving Skills
– Writing and Communication Skills

8. Science Education
• Physic Concepts APPLIED!
– Motion—Unit 3
– Force—Unit 3
– Work—Unit 3
– Energy—Unit 3
– Sound—Unit 4 Sensors
• Relevance of Content
Each Concept is covered in other Units also! 
Talk about Remediation, Enrichment, and
Depth of Knowledge!

9. Technology Education
• 3-D Printer
• CNC Mill
• Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic
Trainers
• Computers
• Software
– Learnmate LMS
– Learnmate Content
– CAD SolidWorks
– Office Tools

10. Engineering Education
• History
• Impacts on Society
• Investigate Careers in Engineering Fields
– Electrical, Mechanical, Civil etc.
– Technicians
• Engineering Education Planning
• Technical Writing
• Design Problem Solving

11. Math Education
• Creating Excitement in Academic Concepts
• Concepts Covered
– Common Math—addition, subtraction, division,
multiplication
– Algebra
– Geometry
– Physics
• Relevance of Content

12. STEM Education
• Engaged Students
• Rote Learning flows into Critical Thinking
• Produces Productive Students
– Employable
– Problem Solvers
– Self-Motivated
• Attendance Problems?

13. Robotics in the Classroom
• Toy or Educational Tool • Technology and
• Math Concepts Engineering skills
• Science Concepts ENGAGED STUDENTS!
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14. Learnmate Management Software
• Monitoring Student Performance
– Enrichment
– Remediation
• Maintain Student Records
– Grades
– Progress
• Capabilities to Customize
– Content, Assessments, Modules
– Create New Modules (If desired)
• Standards Mapping
– Module
– Assessment
– Question

16. Q & A Time
• Mississippi Redesign
• Mississippi Engineering
• STEM
• LearnMate Management System
• Mrs. Welch’s Class in Action.
Mechelle Welch
Monroe County Vocational Center
(662) 369-7845 (Work) (662) 436-8445 (Cell)
mechellewelch@mcsd.us