The following resources can help those who want more information on engineering. Also helpful for educators who are looking to bring engineering to their students in fun and exciting ways. Additional links can be found on the Career Information pages.
Educational and interactive site which provides information, fun experiments and projects, games, and videos designed for kids. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/engineering.html
The website for the PBS show "ZOOM" which gives kids fun science-related activities to do at home, and fun games to play. http://www.pbs.org/parents/zoom/engineering
Interactive site designed for kidswhich gives information about engineering and incorperates videos and games. http://www.discoverengineering.org/
Full-color worksheets, fun activities, puzzles, interactive quizzes, molecular models, 300 pages of question sheets and practical guides for GCSE and A Level Chemistry, and more--suitable for chemistry teachers and enthusiasts
http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/index.htm
A friendly, non-technical place to "play" with the laws of physics though simulations, clear explanations of principles, and copious illustrations of concepts for elementary through secondary school students
http://www.fearofphysics.com/
Learn about Newton's Laws of Motion through their use in automobiles
http://www.autoinsurancecenter.com/newtons-laws-of-motion-learn-about-auto-physics.htm
This website is designed as an aid for students studying Design and Technology related courses http://www.technologystudent.com
For those students interested in Construction: http://www.constructionmanagementdegree.com/top-sites/
Extensive resources from a world leader in science and technology education
http://www.nasa.gov/education
Useful for all ages and includes a wide variety of resources including educational videos, games, job information, and an extensive library. http://www.engineering.com/
From basic concepts to complex theories, this website is a thorough and comprehensive reference for science http://science.jrank.org
ATE Central is a freely-available online portal and collection of materials and services that highlight the work of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects and centers.
http://atecentral.net
Real-time data projects
http://www.k12science.org/realtimeproj.html
Hundreds of science and technology-related activities and information
http://www.teachersdomain.org
Step-by-step tutorials in Internet and computer applications for K-12 classroom use
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
Lesson plans and activities for engineering, manufacturing, and more
http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.khake.com/page82.html
A terrific source for high-quality multimedia presentations, simulations, and assessments
http://www.hippocampus.org
Online lesson plans and activities for classroom use, links to feature articles in Mechanical Engineering magazine, ordering information for a free companion video, and more
http://www.asme.org/Education/PreCollege/EngineeringResources/Great_Achievements.cfm
This curriculum unit is intended for use in high school social studies, technology education, and science classes. It can also be used in a career guidance setting. Support for this outreach was provided by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. and in collaboration with thirteen WNET New York. http://www.aptv.org/APTPLUS/Digitalibrary/digitalmediashow.asp?ConceptID=3
Use DESIGN SQUAD NATION activities, animations, video profiles, and episodes in classrooms and afterschool programs, in libraries and museums, at events and at home. http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/index.html
Research-based lessons that integrate engineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary science. Promotes STEM and connects with literacy and social studies. www.mos.org/eie
Helps incorporate LEGO learning into technology education classes. www.legoengineering.com
Created by ASEE, this site provides resources and lesson plans for teachers and activities for students. www.egfi-k12.org
Learn about light and lasers at www.laserclassroom.com
See a sample lesson developed and shared by Colette DeHarpporte, Founder and CEO at Laser Classroom, LLC
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