TeachEngineering

TeachEngineering

TeachEngineering is a digital library that provides a variety of educational resources related to the field of engineering. The resources are designed to be used by K-12 educators in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning of engineering, science, and mathematics.

Overview

TeachEngineering is a collaborative project that was initiated by the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Virginia, and Duke University. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation and aims to create a comprehensive, user-friendly digital library that provides high-quality, standards-based engineering curricula for K-12 teachers.

The resources available on TeachEngineering include lesson plans, activities, maker challenges, sprinkles, and curricular units. These resources are designed to be interactive, engaging, and relevant to real-world applications of engineering and science.

Content

The content on TeachEngineering is organized into various categories, including Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts. Each resource is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and includes detailed information about the required materials, preparation, procedure, and assessment.

Lesson Plans

Lesson plans on TeachEngineering provide a detailed guide for educators to teach specific engineering concepts. These plans include objectives, background information, materials list, procedures, worksheets, and assessment ideas. They also often include multimedia elements such as videos and interactive simulations.

Activities

Activities on TeachEngineering are hands-on tasks that allow students to apply the engineering concepts they have learned. These activities often involve problem-solving tasks that require students to design, build, and test their own engineering solutions.

Maker Challenges

Maker challenges on TeachEngineering are open-ended projects that encourage students to use their creativity and problem-solving skills. These challenges often involve the use of maker spaces and can be adapted to fit various grade levels and subject areas.

Sprinkles

Sprinkles on TeachEngineering are short, engaging activities that can be used to introduce or reinforce engineering concepts. These activities are designed to be completed in a short amount of time and often involve simple materials that are readily available.

Curricular Units

Curricular units on TeachEngineering are collections of related lesson plans and activities that cover a specific engineering topic or theme. These units provide a comprehensive approach to teaching engineering and often include several weeks of instructional materials.

See Also

• Engineering education
• STEM education
• Digital library
• National Science Foundation