benefit 1

Innovative Problem Solving

Hands-on, minds-on work with real engineering practices promotes the invaluable 21st-century skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

benefit 2

Supported by Research

Extensively field tested by over a thousand teachers in real classrooms. High-quality studies demonstrate positive outcomes for all student demographics.
 

benefit 3

Cross-Curricular Integration

Integrates science, literacy, math, and social studies. Can help you satisfy Common Core and NextGen science standards.

benefit 4

Highly Engaging

Fun, challenging activities increase student interest and participation. Students discover new fascination with engineering and technology.

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Engineering is Elementary

increases students' interest in and confidence about engineering. EiE's 20 units present fun, engaging engineering challenges that allow students to apply science knowledge.

Video Resources

In addition to showing you how to organize and prepare materials, you can also see EiE lessons being taught in real classrooms throughout the country.

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Lesson 3 Part 1 Designing Bridges
Lesson 4 Making Work Easier
Lesson 4 Part 1 Designing Model Membranes

Engineering Adventures

Engineering Adventures

Created for use in out-of-school time settings such as afterschool and camp programs, Engineering Adventures is fun, engaging, and hands-on.

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Professional Development

Professional Development

Are you a classroom teacher or educator? EiE offers professional development workshops.

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I have one student in particular who has asked me about the project daily! She absolutely loves engineering, especially when it’s oriented around helping others. It’s been wonderful to see her excitement and self-discovery.


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