| (a) Implementation. The provisions of this section
shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2024-2025
school year.
(1) No later than August 31, 2024, the commissioner
of education shall determine whether instructional materials funding
has been made available to Texas public schools for materials that
cover the essential knowledge and skills identified in this section.
(2) If the commissioner makes the determination that
instructional materials funding has been made available, this section
shall be implemented beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and
apply to the 2024-2025 and subsequent school years.
(3) If the commissioner does not make the determination
that instructional materials funding has been made available under
this subsection, the commissioner shall determine no later than August
31 of each subsequent school year whether instructional materials
funding has been made available. If the commissioner determines that
instructional materials funding has been made available, the commissioner
shall notify the State Board of Education and school districts that
this section shall be implemented for the following school year.
(b) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 10-12. Prerequisite: Algebra I and at least
one credit in a course from the science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics career cluster. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Applied Engineering. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful
completion of this course.
(c) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards, industry-relevant
technical knowledge, and college and career readiness skills for students
to further their education and succeed in current and emerging professions.
(2) The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing
scientific research and professional and technical services, including
laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
(3) Students enrolled in Engineering Design and Presentation
I will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process as it
applies to engineering fields and project management using multiple
software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working
drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Through implementation
of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills
to component designs. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities
in engineering, technology, and drafting and what is required to gain
and maintain employment in these areas.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(d) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge of how to dress appropriately,
speak politely, and conduct oneself in a manner appropriate for the
profession and work site;
(B) cooperate, contribute, and collaborate as a member
of a group to attain agreement and achieve a collective outcome;
(C) present written and oral communication in a clear,
concise, and effective manner, including explaining and justifying
actions;
(D) use time-management skills in prioritizing tasks,
following schedules, and tending to goal-relevant activities in a
way that optimizes efficiency and results; and
(E) demonstrate punctuality, dependability, reliability,
and responsibility in reporting for duty and performing assigned tasks
as directed.
(2) The student gains knowledge of and demonstrates
the skills necessary for success in the workplace. The student is
expected to:
(A) distinguish between an engineering technician,
engineering technologist, and engineer;
(B) identify employment and career opportunities in
engineering and describe the educational requirements for each;
(C) investigate and describe the requirements of industry-based
certifications in engineering;
(D) demonstrate the principles of teamwork related
to engineering and technology;
(E) research and describe governmental regulations,
including health and safety;
(F) analyze ethical issues related to engineering and
technology and incorporate proper ethics in submitted projects;
(G) demonstrate respect for diversity in the workplace;
(H) identify consequences relating to discrimination,
harassment, and inequality;
(I) demonstrate effective oral and written communication
skills using a variety of software applications and media; and
(J) investigate and present on career preparation learning
experiences, including job shadowing, mentoring, and apprenticeship
training.
(3) The student participates in team projects in various
roles. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the various roles on an engineering team
and discuss how teams function;
(B) apply teamwork to solve problems; and
(C) serve as both a team leader and member and demonstrate
appropriate attitudes while participating in team projects.
(4) The student develops skills for managing a project.
The student is expected to:
(A) implement project management methodologies, including
initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
a project;
(B) develop a project schedule and complete work according
to established criteria;
(C) participate in the organization and operation of
a real or simulated engineering project; and
(D) develop a plan for production of an individual
product.
(5) The student practices safe and proper work habits.
The student is expected to:
(A) master relevant safety tests;
(B) comply with safety guidelines as described in various
manuals, instructions, and regulations;
(C) identify and classify hazardous materials and wastes
according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations;
(D) describe the appropriate disposal of hazardous
materials and wastes appropriately;
(E) perform maintenance on selected tools, equipment,
and machines;
(F) handle and store tools and materials correctly;
and
(G) describe the results of negligent or improper maintenance.
(6) The student applies skills associated with computer-aided
drafting and design. The student is expected to:
(A) use single and multi-view projections;
(B) use orthographic and pictorial views;
(C) use auxiliary views;
(D) use section views;
(E) use advanced construction techniques;
(F) prepare and revise annotated multi-dimensional
production drawings in computer-aided drafting and design to industry
standards;
(G) apply best practices for effective file structure
and management;
(H) use advanced dimensioning techniques;
(I) construct and use basic 3D parametric drawings;
and
(J) develop and use prototype drawings for presentation.
(7) The student uses engineering design methodologies.
The student is expected to:
(A) describe principles of ideation and apply ideation
techniques for an engineering project;
(B) demonstrate critical thinking, identify the solution
constraints, and make fact-based decisions;
(C) develop or improve a product using rational thinking;
(D) apply decision-making strategies when developing
solutions;
(E) use an engineering notebook to record prototypes,
corrections, and/or mistakes in the design process; and
(F) use an engineering notebook or portfolio to record
the final design, construction, and manipulation of finished projects.
(8) The student applies concepts of engineering to
specific problems. The student is expected to:
(A) design components using a variety of technologies;
(B) investigate the applications of different types
of computer-aided drafting and design software for various engineering
problems; and
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