Activity 1.1.5c Engineering Careers –
Brochure
Introduction
An Engineer is a person who uses his or her knowledge of science, technology,
math, and communication to solve technical design problems. Engineering changes
as new technologies are developed. Many of the careers that you will be applying for
after you finish school don’t exist today. As new technologies are developed, new
careers are available, and a new generation of engineers is needed as well. The
oldest engineering category is civil engineering. What do you think is the newest?
Equipment
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GTT notebook
Reference materials
Computer with word processing and Internet research capability
Procedure
In this activity you will be investigating an engineering career. The short brochure
you will create should highlight the responsibilities, salary range, best location,
education and future demands for this type of engineer.
1. Brainstorm with your classmates as many types of engineers as you can while
your teacher writes them on the board.
2. From the careers listed on the board, select an engineering career that you want
to learn more about. Research on the Internet, through your guidance or career
office, or through career books in your classroom or library. Take notes of the
information you want to include in your brochure.
3. Create a brochure that highlights the information that you collected on your
career. Make sure to include the following.
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What type of work do people in this career perform?
What is the current salary of this occupation?
What are the working conditions? Inside/Outside? Office/Plant/Lab?
What are the major job responsibilities?
Is there a demand for this job in the future?
What kind of education is needed for this type of work?
Provide a picture of an engineer working in this field.
Conclusion
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1. What impact do you think engineers will have on your future?
2. Do you think you’d be interested in pursuing a career in engineering? Why or
why not?
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Activity 1.1.5c – Engineering Careers Grading Rubric
Topics
Content
Grammar
Mechanics
4 points
3 points
Purpose of brochure is
obvious.
Addresses all highlighted
areas.
There are no grammar
errors.
There are no spelling errors.
Layout follows accepted
brochure format.
Brochure is easy to read
and follows a logical
sequence in the transfer of
information.
Purpose of brochure is
obvious.
Does not address 1-2 of
the highlighted areas.
There are 1-2 grammar
errors.
There are 1-2 spelling
errors.
Layout follows accepted
brochure format.
Brochure is easy to read
but does not follow a
logical sequence in the
transfer of information.
2 points
Purpose of brochure is
not obvious.
Does not address 2-3 of
the highlighted areas.
There are 3-4 grammar
errors.
There are 3-4 spelling
errors.
Layout does not follow
accepted brochure format.
Brochure is not easy to
read and does not follow
a logical sequence in the
transfer of information.
1 point
Purpose of brochure is
not evident.
Missing major details.
There are more than 4
grammar errors.
There are more than 4
spelling errors.
Layout is very confusing.
Brochure is difficult to
read and lacks a logical
sequence in the transfer
of information.
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