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Prepare for National Engineers Week (February 19–25) and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (February 23) with this curated list of resources packed with engineering ideas for the classroom. 

Grades K-2

PictureStem Project

Investigate STEM teaching units for grades K–2 that incorporate the engineering process and correlate to science standards. Each lesson within a unit provides connections between science concepts and picture books.

Grades K-6

Babble Dabble Do

Connect the arts and sciences through hands-on exploration with the creative projects shared on this site. Click on Engineering for Kids to view several DIY activity suggestions, videos, STEM projects, coding games, and engineering challenges.

Grades K-8

Instructables - Project Based Engineering for Kids

Discover a collection of problem-based learning lessons for physics and structural and mechanical engineering that involve building models. Each topic includes a video with step-by-step construction directions and a list of necessary materials.

Grades K-12

The Engineering Place

Explore these resources about engineering for students, parents, and educators. Visit the student section (sorted by age groups) to find information about careers in engineering. The teacher section includes lesson plans and activity ideas.

Grades 3-12

MIT Full STEAM Ahead

Each week, educators from MIT provide themed grade-level learning packages that include videos, activities, and challenges on various topics. Content includes inventions, outer space, music and sounds, and other engineering topics.

Grades 3-12

SciGirls Connect!

SciGirls Connect! provides resources to encourage girls to engage in STEM. Browse the site to find resources divided by topic, including videos, interactives, and hands-on activities. The site also provides lesson guides for educators.

Grades 6-12

Those Amazing Engineers

View this introduction to engineering and related careers through vibrant images, text, and video. Scroll through the home page to explore the various types of engineers and follow the links to learn more about each field.

Grades 6-12

OK Go Sandbox

Capture the interest of your most reluctant students with these STEAM projects presented through music videos and guided inquiry challenges. An example activity on the site is a lesson about simple machines demonstrated through a chain reaction.

Grades 6-12

FabFems

Browse this site to find resources to share with students from FabFems, a place that encourages girls to find or become role models in STEM careers. It’s a national database of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math careers.

Grades 8-12

Try Engineering

Navigate through various resources focused on engineering, computers, and associated careers. Students, teachers, parents, and counselors can explore this site to learn more about planning a career path in engineering.

This Week at TeachersFirst

TeachersFirst is headed to PETE&C and IDEAcon 2023! If you’re attending, visit our booth at IDEAcon or attend one of our sessions—we’d love to connect! We also invite you to join us this Thursday (2/16) for our next bimonthly Twitter chat. Check out the blog post related to engineering and remember to give your input in our weekly poll.