Design & Technology Full Program
Give students the opportunity to explore engineering, design, and technology through hands-on projects that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. The LJ Create Design & Technology Program combines equipment, project-based learning, and interactive curriculum to build technical skills while introducing students to a variety of STEM and engineering career pathways.
The LJ Create Design & Technology Program is a flexible, project-based approach to teaching engineering and technology concepts. Students explore the complete design process as they investigate problems, develop ideas, build and test solutions, and apply concepts across engineering, manufacturing, electronics, robotics, and other technology areas.
With 17 project-based courses, instructors can build a comprehensive Design & Technology program or select individual courses and trainers that complement their existing curriculum. This flexibility makes the program adaptable to different grade levels, classroom formats, available equipment, and program goals.
Features
- 17 project-based courses provide broad technology exploration.
- Hands-on projects turn engineering theory into application.
- Career exploration connects learning to technical pathways.
- Flexible course options support complete or targeted programs.
- Interactive eLearning guides students through each course.
- Scalable implementation works for classes, labs, or rotations.
Through the Design & Technology Program, students can develop skills in:
Engineering Design & Problem Solving
Apply the design process to develop, test, evaluate, and improve solutions.
Design & Prototyping
Turn ideas into physical and digital designs while exploring different tools, materials, and processes.
Engineering & Technology Fundamentals
Build foundational knowledge across mechanical, electrical, electronic, control, and manufacturing technologies.
Robotics & Automation
Explore how programming, robotics, sensors, and control technologies are used within automated systems.
Manufacturing & Production
Investigate the processes and technologies used to turn designs into manufactured products.
Technical & Career Exploration
Connect hands-on learning to careers across engineering, manufacturing, design, and technology.
*See the Design & Technology brochure for more in-depth details and learning outcomes related to the individual courses
Curriculum & Program Integration
The full Design & Technology Program includes 17 project-based courses that combine theory, career exploration, assessment, and hands-on learning. Instructors can implement the complete program or choose individual courses and trainers, making it flexible for whole-class instruction, station rotations, lab activities, or supplemental curriculum.
Design & Technology Full Program Details
This program includes 17 project-based courses
Each course includes:
- Course introduction and career pathway exploration
- Pre- and post-assessments
- Theory presentations and lessons
- Hands-on investigations and activities
- Project-based learning experiences
- Instructor resources and teaching materials
Flexible Implementation Options
Schools can implement the complete Design & Technology Program or select individual courses and training systems to fit their needs. The program can support:
- Full-class instruction
- Small-group learning
- Lab activities
- Pod or station rotations
- Supplemental STEM and engineering curriculum
Learning Resources
- Interactive online curriculum
- Hands-on training equipment and activities
- Student assessments
- Instructor resources
- Career-focused learning content
What is the Design and Technology Program?
This comprehesieve program comes with anything and everything you need to be successful including:
Teaching Resources
eLearning and Virtual Trainers
Hands-On Projects
Start with the Engineering Design Course
The Design & Technology program begins with the Engineering Design course, providing foundation in STEM concepts and technology before progressing into additional courses or the full program.
In this course, students build essential skills they will use throughout their learning experience, including:
- Applying the engineering design process to solve real-world problems
- Documenting and communicating each stage of the design process clearly and effectively
- Generating, evaluating, and refining potential solutions
Mix and Match to build your program!
This program is extremely flexible, with 16 design projects covering over 200 class periods that you can incorporate into new or existing programs. Each design project introduces students to a different STEM career field.
Agricultural Technology
In the Agricultural Technology course, students will:
- Investigate the development of agricultural technology and its impact
- Explore the application of biotechnology in agriculture
- Design a series of automated agricultural machines and environmental control systems
Automotive Technology
In the Automotive Technology course, students will:
- Explore the operation of automotive electrical systems
- Learn about the operation of internal combustion engines, transmission systems, brakes, and steering and suspension
- Verify operation and troubleshooting by taking electrical measurements
Biomedical Technology
In the Biomedical Technology course, students will:
- Explore the impact on society of medical advances such as sanitation and vaccination
- Investigate genetic engineering and medical scanning as examples of biomedical technology
- Design and develop a control system for a medical scanning machine
Computer Science
In the Computer Science course, students will:
- Explore techniques for algorithm development, including the use of problem-solving techniques, flowchart design, and pseudo-code
- Design algorithms, and then develop and test programs to control an expandable mobile robot
Construction Engineering
In the Construction Engineering course, students will:
- Explore how structures are designed to withstand the forces imposed on them due to the weight of the structure, the building contents, and natural events such as earthquakes and weather
- Investigate how beams are used in construction, and design a series of beams using different materials
Electronics Technology
In the Electronics Technology course, students will:
- Explore the design, development, and production of electronic systems
- Use simulation tools to model electronic circuits and develop a series of electronic circuits using the systems approach
Energy Generation
In the Energy Generation course, students will:
- Explore how electricity is generated in fossil-fuel power plants
- Investigate a range of sustainable methods of power generation, including wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, and nuclear power
- Design a series of plans for sustainable power generation via simulation
Energy in Buildings
In the Energy in Buildings course, students:
- Discover how energy is used in modern buildings and explore technology that helps reduce the energy used in buildings, including glazing, insulation, and heat pumps
- Explore how renewable energy generation can be used to provide energy for buildings
Industrial Robotics
In the Industrial Robotics course, students will:
- Explore the deployment of industrial machines and their impact on society
- Investigate the basic components of robotic systems and design a series of automated robotic systems to solve industrial problems
Machine Tool
In the Machine Tool course, students will:
- Discover how machine tools, such as saws, lathes, and mills, are used to convert materials into useful products
- Explore how CNC machines can be used to automate the manufacture of product parts
Manufacturing Technology
In the Manufacturing Technology course, students will:
- Investigate how products are manufactured by processing materials
- Explore the process of plastic injection molding and design and produce a series of injection-molded products
Marketing and Sales
In the Marketing and Sales course, students will:
- Explore how marketing is used to develop sales for engineered products and services
- Investigate how advertising and pricing can be used to promote sales of products, and investigate the process by which the products are sold and distributed to customers
Mechatronics
In the Mechatronics course, students will:
- Explore basic mechanical principles, including simple machines such as gears, pulleys, and levers
- Design and develop solutions to a range of engineering problems using mechanical systems
- Investigate the principles of fluid power and its application in construction machines
Mobile Robotics
In the Mobile Robotics course, students will:
- Explore applications of mobile robotic systems and investigate how mobile robotic systems are powered and controlled
- Design a series of mobile robotic systems to meet a design brief
Rapid Manufacturing
In the Rapid Manufacturing course, students will:
- Investigates the use of 3D printing and injection molding as part of the rapid manufacturing process
- Explore how 3D printers can be used to produce tooling for manufacturing, and design and develop tooling for injection molding
- Design and manufacture a plastic product using 3D printing and an injection molding machine
Transportation Technology
In the Transportation Technology course, students will:
- Investigates the development of transportation technology and its impact on society
- Explore the fundamental principles of transport technology and apply the physical science concepts to design transportation systems
Career Pathways
Each course provides college and career readiness instruction for STEM pathways, like:
Agriculture Technology
Architecture & Construction
Business, Management & Administration
Health Science
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales & Service
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Learn more about the Design and Technology Program
The full program includes 17 project-based courses. Each course includes:
- A presentation to introduce the course and identify career pathways
- Pre & Post Tests
- Set of lessons including: theory presentations, and hands-on activities
With the design and technology course, you can implement the full program, or just individual courses or trainers. The flexible structure allows it to fit in well as a whole class activity, pod rotations, or even just as supplemental curriculum for your class.
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