LESSON OBJECTIVE:
At the end of this class students will be able to:
Learn about the role and responsabilities of a
civil engineer. (Discuss assignment)
Learn about the different fields of engineering.
Choose a field of work and justify.
Learn technical vocabulary about engineering.
WHY CIVIL ENGINEERING?
READ THE TEXT ABOUT:QUALITY CIVIL
ENGINEERING. SERVICES FOR REASONABLE
PRICES.
1- Our municipal
engineering
sector
builds streets and
sidewalks.
Each
design is unique and
practical. The small
components combine
to
create
one
convinient system.
2- We also build
bridges and dams.
The water resources
engineering division
does this work. Their
structures control the
movement of water
efficiently.
QUALITY CIVIL ENGINEERING.
SERVICES FOR REASONABLE PRICES.
3- The structural
4- Our geotechnical
engineering branch
engineering sector
analyzes structures
selects building
that support loads. It
materials. It also
designs
buildings
decides where to
that are strong and
built a construction.
durable. As a result,
Each structure fits
they require minimal
naturally into its
maintenance.
surrounding
enviroment.
MARK TRUE OR FALSE ON THE FOLLOWING
STATEMENTS.
1- The structural engineering sector build
bridges and dams.__F__ WATER RESOURCES
DIVISION
2- The engineering firm’s designs are uniform
and identical._F___
3- The structural engineering branch decreases
the need for maintenance._T___
MATCH THE WORDS OR PHRASES WITH THE
DEFINITIONS
1- Civil engineering_D__
2- Municipal
engineering__B__
3- Structural
engineering__A___
4-Geotechnical
engineering__C__
5- Water resource
engineering___E__
A. the design of structures
meant to hold weight.
B. the design of structures
in a city
C- the design that
incorporates materials
from earth.
D- the design of structures.
E- In charge of the
movement of the water.
READ THE SENTENCES PAIRS. CHOOSE WHICH WORD
BEST FITS EACH BLANK.
1- Constructions/design
A- The first step in engineering is creating the
___design__.
B- The actual building of the structure is
the___constructions_____.
2-Maintenace/ enviroment
A- The upkeep of structures is ____maintenace____.
B- The surroundings of the structures is the _
enviroment_
VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
Water resources
Dams
Sidewalks
Geotechnical engineering
Structure
Support loads
Maintenace
Bridge
Municipal engineering
Structural engineering
Civil engineering
Strong and durable, unique