
Engineering in the Classroom
How do I incorporate engineering into my class?
"Engineers are great problem solvers and critical thinkers with a passion for designing and building." -Phil Barutha
Field trip with bridge inspector
Our toothpick bridge
Spaghetti Tower
Did you know?!
*There are many, many different types of engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Construction, Computer, Chemical, Materials, Agriculture, Aerospace, Electrical, & Industrial to name a few.
*Engineering practices are fun!! There are easy, practical ways to engage your students, while teaching them how to think like an engineer.
-Assembling Teams
-Turn class/school problems into engineering challenges
-Teach/encourage your students to take risks and "fail fast"!
Are you using STEM/engineering practices in your classroom? Do you want to include STEM/engineering practices in your classroom?
Contact me today and let me know how I can support you. The following are ideas of ways I can help you further your journey with engineering practices.
*Engineering Habits*Engineering Design Process
*Activities/Lessons
*Integrate into other subjects
*Outreach possibilities/speakers/field trips/etc.
*Resources (making lab notebooks, websites, materials, activities)
Jennifer Nicholson
Perry Elementary
Google Certified Level 1
Email: jennifer.nicholson@g.perry.k12.ia.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/g.perry.k12.ia.us/perrytlc/home
Phone: (706)252-2849
Twitter: @jnicholson6987