Engineering is Elementary (Grades 1-5)
Overview
Prepare the workforce of tomorrow. Encourage critical thinking and problem solving to help young learners think like engineers. Engineering is Elementary, 2nd Edition presents real world challenges that encourage students to explore multiple ways to solve a problem. Following the Engineering Design Process and using scientific inquiry students learn to make connections between what they are learning and the real world. Twenty hands-on student-centered engineering units guide students to activate and share prior knowledge throughout each lesson activity as they build communication, soft skills, collaboration and presentation skills.
Resources for Diverse Learners
Open access to engineering for all learners. High impact Resources for Diverse Learners support students with vocabulary practice, scaffolding to create context and build background, guidance for different learning styles, and support for learners to express understanding in multiple ways. Designed to meet the needs of today’s diverse classroom. Resources are available in print and digitally.
Units
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A Long Way Down: Designing ParachutesEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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A Slick Solution: Cleaning an Oil SpillEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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A Stick in the Mud: Evaluating a LandscapeEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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A Work in Process: Improving a Play Dough ProcessEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Catching the Wind: Designing WindmillsEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Just Passing Through: Designing Model MembranesEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Lighten Up: Designing Lighting SystemsEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Marvelous Machines: Making Work EasierEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Now You're Cooking: Designing Solar OvensEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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The Attraction is Obvious: Designing Maglev SystemsEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Thinking Inside the Box: Designing Plant PackagesEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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To Get to the Other Side: Designing BridgesEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $69.00
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Water, Water Everywhere: Designing Water FiltersEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Aisha Makes Work Easier StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Erik's Unexpected Twist StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Galya and Natasha's Rocky Adventure StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Juan Daniel's Fútbol Frog StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Mariana Becomes a Butterfly StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Paulo's Parachute Mission StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Suman Crosses the Karnali River StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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Tehya's Pollution Solution StorybookEngineering is ElementaryEngineeringGrades 1-5Starting at $5.00
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