Workshop Resources
Everyday Engineering: It’s Stuck on You (NSTA Science Scope Article)
This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This month’s issue takes a closer look at adhesive bandages.
Read MoreEveryday Engineering: It’s (zipped) in the bag (NSTA Science Scope Article)
This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. In this issue, the origins of the sealable plastic bag are explored.
Read MorePrinciples and Big Ideas of Science Education
One of the foundation documents on which the new Arizona Science Standards are based.
Read MoreEngineering in Reverse – lesson from TeachEngineering
In this hands-on activity, students take apart a toy to reverse engineer it. Most appropriate for grades 5th-8th grade.
Read MoreHow Does Reverse Engineering Work? article
Learn how this jet was reversed engineered and what we mean by reverse engineering.
Read MoreScience ELA and Math Practices Venn Diagram
Use this document to show the overlap between the practices used in science/engineering, English language arts, and math.
Read MoreThinking Collaborative Strategies
Strategies, like Expert Jigsaw and First Turn, Last Turn, are a fantastic ways to engage learners. This links to all the Thinking Collaborative Strategies which will give you lots of options for mixing up the way you engage learners in your learning spaces.
Read MoreQuestions that Blend CCCs and SEPs
These questions merge ideas from the crosscutting concepts and the science and engineering practices.
Read MoreCrosscut Symbols
The Crosscut Symbols below are from Peter A’Hearn. These can be found at http://crosscutsymbols.weebly.com/ with lots of supporting information including critical questions, questions that connect to science and engineering practices, and more for each concept. Teachers and students can also submit their own images for the crosscutting concepts on Peter’s website. Print Version: Cut…
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