Engineering for Your Classroom K

This course is designed for educators to learn about ways to teach Engineering and STEM concepts to their students through fun, hands-on activities. The goal is for teachers to feel more confident with engineering concepts and activities and to be able to create their own. This course will explore what engineering is and why it is important to teach it and introduce it to students at a young age, so we have more diversity in our engineering fields in the future. The course will take a look at how engineering ties to the curriculum in British Columbia and how you can use engineering design challenges to satisfy components of the Applied Design Skills and Technologies (ADST) curriculum. It will also dive into some basic coding for young learners and computational thinking strategies. We will provide suggestions for constraints when teaching these types of activities and various assessment and evaluation techniques. At the end of the course you will be provided with enough resources to begin to bring engineering design challenges into your classroom start to feel confident creating your own!

What you'll learn

What is Engineering
Why teach STEAM (science,technology, engineering, art, math)
Curriculum Connections- engineering and ADST
Diversity in Engineering
The Engineering Design Process
The different types of engineering
How to create your own engineering design challenge for your classroom
What is computational thinking
Learn some coding activities for your K-3 class
Constraints in teaching engineering
Assessment strategies for engineering challenges
How to implement all these in the classroom

What's inside

Learning objectives

What is engineering
Why teach steam (science,technology, engineering, art, math)
Curriculum connections- engineering and adst
Diversity in engineering
The engineering design process
The different types of engineering

How to create your own engineering design challenge for your classroom
What is computational thinking
Learn some coding activities for your k-3 class
Constraints in teaching engineering
Assessment strategies for engineering challenges
How to implement all these in the classroom

What is engineering
Why teach steam (science,technology, engineering, art, math)
Curriculum connections- engineering and adst
Diversity in engineering
The engineering design process
The different types of engineering
How to create your own engineering design challenge for your classroom
What is computational thinking
Learn some coding activities for your k-3 class
Constraints in teaching engineering
Assessment strategies for engineering challenges
How to implement all these in the classroom

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for K-3 grade educators looking to incorporate engineering and STEM concepts into their curriculum

Provides practical hands-on activities and resources for implementing engineering design challenges in the classroom

Covers the engineering design process, different types of engineering, and computational thinking for young learners

Addresses diversity in engineering fields and encourages its promotion among students

May require additional resources or materials for hands-on activities

Learning outcomes are not explicitly tied to specific curriculum standards or learning objectives

Reviews summary

Engineering for young learners

According to students, Engineering for Your Classroom is well-organized with clear definitions and age-appropriate lesson plans for grades K-3. They particularly appreciate the inclusion of diversity and equity topics in the curriculum.

The course is well-organized, making it easy to follow.

"This course is organized well..."

The definitions are clear and concise.

"Definitions are clear and to the point."

The lesson plans are creative and age-appropriate for grades K-3.

"The lesson plans are creative and age appropriate to K-3 classroom."

The course includes important topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

"Also, including the component of diversity/stereotypes/gender inequities in steam fields is good to add for general knowledge for students."

Career center

Learners who complete Engineering for Your Classroom K – 3 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Engineering Teacher

An Engineering Teacher shares knowledge about principles of engineering and technology, and how to apply them to the real world. They help students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. This course provides a solid foundation in engineering concepts, and prepares teachers to implement engineering design challenges and activities in their classrooms, which can make them more effective educators.

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Elementary School Teacher

An Elementary School Teacher educates students in core subjects like reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. They help students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. This course provides a solid foundation in engineering concepts and activities, and prepares teachers to implement engineering design challenges in their classrooms, which can make them more effective educators.

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Professor of Engineering

A Professor of Engineering conducts research, teaches courses, and mentors students in the field of engineering. This course can be useful for building a foundation in different types of engineering, the engineering design process, and assessment strategies for engineering challenges, which can all be helpful for someone who wants to teach engineering at the university level.

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Curriculum Developer

A Curriculum Developer designs and develops educational materials, including curricula, lesson plans, and assessments. They ensure that these materials are aligned with educational standards and goals. This course can be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, and for learning how to create engineering design challenges, which can be helpful for someone who wants to develop curricula for engineering education.

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Instructional Designer

An Instructional Designer creates and develops educational materials, including online courses, interactive simulations, and other learning resources. They ensure that these materials are effective and engaging for learners. This course can be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, and for learning how to create engineering design challenges, which can be helpful for someone who wants to design instructional materials for engineering education.

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Educational Researcher

An Educational Researcher conducts research on the teaching and learning process. They study how students learn, and how teachers can be more effective. This course can be useful for building a foundation in engineering education, and for learning about assessment strategies for engineering challenges, which can be helpful for someone who wants to conduct research on engineering education.

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Science Teacher

A Science Teacher educates students in the field of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science. They help students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, which can be helpful for someone who wants to teach science at the high school level.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates documentation for technical products, such as software, hardware, and engineering designs. They explain how to use and maintain these products clearly and concisely. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and for learning how to communicate technical information effectively, which can be helpful for someone who wants to write about engineering.

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Electrical Engineer

An Electrical Engineer designs, builds, and maintains electrical systems. They work in a variety of industries, including power generation, distribution, and telecommunications. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, which can be helpful for someone who wants to design and build electrical systems.

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Mechanical Engineer

A Mechanical Engineer designs, builds, and maintains mechanical systems. They work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, and energy. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, which can be helpful for someone who wants to design and build mechanical systems.

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Chemical Engineer

A Chemical Engineer designs, builds, and maintains chemical plants. They work in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, and energy. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, which can be helpful for someone who wants to design and build chemical plants.

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Civil Engineer

A Civil Engineer designs, builds, and maintains civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and buildings. They work in a variety of industries, including construction, transportation, and water resources. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, which can be helpful for someone who wants to design and build civil infrastructure.

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Robotics Engineer

A Robotics Engineer designs, builds, and maintains robots. They work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and activities, which can be helpful for someone who wants to design and build robots.

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Science Writer

A Science Writer communicates complex scientific information to a general audience. They write articles, blog posts, and other materials that explain scientific concepts and discoveries. This course may be useful for building a foundation in engineering concepts and for learning how to communicate technical information effectively, which can be helpful for someone who wants to write about engineering.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. They work in a variety of industries, including technology, finance, and healthcare. This course may be useful for building a foundation in computational thinking and coding, which can be helpful for someone who wants to develop software.

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