Junior Product Engineer - Level 1
An introductory current track for early engineering thinking through building, observing, measuring, designing, testing, and improving.
Track Overview
This track introduces early engineering thinking through building, observing, measuring, designing, testing, and improving.
This is an introductory track. It should be read as an early learning path, not a claim of advanced mastery.
Who This Track Is For
This track is for young learners practicing the habits of making: noticing a problem, sketching an idea, building a first version, testing it, and improving the next attempt.
Current Skills
- Observation
- Measurement
- Drawing and sketching
- Building
- Testing
- Improving
- Narration
- Portfolio documentation
Current Tools
- Building materials
- Measuring tools
- Drawing tools
- Onshape
- 3D printing
- Cricut projects
- Observation sheets
- Project notebooks
Project Examples
- Build a simple bridge
- Design a paper tower
- Measure and improve a cardboard prototype
- Create a labeled project notebook page
Parent Notes
Parent notes should stay short and useful: what was attempted, what was observed, what changed, and what should be tried next.
Portfolio Evidence
Evidence may include project notebook pages, sketches, photos, measurements, narration, vocabulary, and short reflections.
Future Expansion
Later levels can add deeper CAD practice, more advanced builds, printable workbook pages, and a larger project archive.