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How to Become an Engineer: Crash Course Engineering #45 Instructional VideoHow to Become an Engineer: Crash Course Engineering #45 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:11
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2019
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How to Become an Engineer: Crash Course Engineering #45

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Interested in becoming an engineer? An informational and educational video teaches viewers about the various ways to become an engineer. It uses an example of building an airplane wing to describe the branches of engineering that professionals must consider in engineering projects.

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Concepts

engineering careers, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, prototypes

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite engineers from different fields to talk about their career paths

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the 45th installment of the Crash Course: Engineering playlist
  • Pupils should be familiar with the different fields of engineering the series presents
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Thorough explanations make the content clear
  • Engaging graphics and animations hold viewers' interest

Cons

  • None

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