What is Engineering?
As we continue our STEAM Learning video series, we introduce a STEAM topic known as Engineering. At Pacific Learners Education, we are passionate about focusing on subjects that are naturally suited to our Pacific children’s gifts and talents.
This video also contains Tongan translations for key words. For more STEAM videos, visit our STEAM video resource page.
Engineering allows for someone who is a problem solver, innovator and analytical thinker.
Engineering falls into 4 main branches.
- Civil Engineering: Deals with the design, construction and maintenance of structures such as dams, roads, bridges and buildings.
- Mechanical Engineering: Takes into consideration science, mathematics and physics to design and manufacture mechanical systems.
- Electrical Engineering: Takes into consideration electronics and electricity when creating and designing products such as communication, navigation systems as well as electric motors and components.
- Chemical Engineering: These engineers take raw materials and create products that improves production. These products can include fertiliser, medicine and fuels.