Integrating
elementary science into
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
This project is made possible by the generous support
of the Museum of Science, the Intel Foundation, the
National Science Foundation, the Massachusetts Board
of Education Pipeline Fund, the National Institue of
Standards and Technology, and Hewlett Packard. for
teachers.
The
Motivation
As our society becomes increasingly dependent on engineering and technology,
it is imperative that our young people understand these fields. Educators
across the country are working to infuse engineering and technology into
classrooms. The Engineering is Elementary project supports elementary school
learning of engineering and technology with curricular materials and teacher
professional development opportunities.
Collaboration
EiE is working with educational organizations across the United States
to introduce engineering to children and educators in their local regions.
Currently, we are collaborating with science museums, school districts,
universities, and afterschool programs, in ten states.
Professional
Development
EiE offers professional development workshops for
educators. These sessions focus on introducing teachers
to the curricular materials that we have developed,
engage teachers in EiE student activities, and provide
teachers with an overview of engineering concepts
and skills. For in-depth curricular information,
please visit the Museum
of Science EiE page.
Curricular
Materials
Engineering is Elementary
Each Engineering is Elementary unit engages students through an exciting
engineering design challenge that will require them to apply their knowledge
of an elementary school science topis. EiE units offer literacy connections
and easily connect to mathematics and social studies lessons.
All Lesson Materials
Are available in English & Spanish
Meet National Standards for Technological Literacy
A storybook in which a child character
engineers a solution to a problem. Each story features
a child from a different country and background,
demonstrating that with some creativity and knowledge
of the engineering design process, everyone can
engineer!
Lesson plans with detailed instructions for teachers.
Duplication masters with photocopyready handouts
for students.
Background information and additional resources
for teachers.
Assessment sheets and rubrics.
Topic
EiE
Unit
Simple Machines
Industrial Engineering:
Making Work Easier
Air & Weather
Mechanical Engineering:
Designing Windmills
Insects & Plants
Agricultural Engineering:
Designing Hand Pollinators
Water
Environmental Engineering:
Designing Water Filters
Earth Materials
Materials Engineering:
Designing Walls
Balance & Forces
Civil Engineering:
Designing Bridges
During 2006 we are
developing and pilot testing four more units:
