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engineering design links
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General Research Sites
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Students and Teachers can access a wealth of engineering and
technology topics from the most popular search sites.
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Lesson
Plans
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http://www.educationindex.com/engineer/
Engineering and technology education resources on the www
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http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/teachers.html
Teacher resources including activities, workshops, puzzles and
games on- and off-line. See sample engineering design problem
to adapt to this module.
"The
Online Learning Environment is a site developed by Ed Schmidt
of Putnam County
High School (Illinois) for the purpose of using the
Internet as part of his
Technology/Engineering curriculum. This site is aimed at students
in grades
8-12 and in the areas of Science, Junior Engineering, Intro to
Technology." A wealth of classroom activities.
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Design Project Ideas
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Engineering
is Elementary, Museum of Science, Boston: The Engineering
is Elementary project aims to promote the learning and
teaching of engineering and technology by elementary school
students and teachers.
http://www.mos.org.
Go to Projects.
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Universities/Colleges
TeachEngineering.com:
The Teach Engineering Digital Library is a free, on-line K-12
Math, Science and Engineering Teaching Tool.
http://www.teachengineering.com
The
Infinity Project: a year-long curriculum leveraging an
outstanding textbook, low cost high-impact classroom
technology, & best-in-class professional development for
teachers.
http://www.infinity-
project.org
Industry
The
Intel Computer Clubhouse Network: The Computer Clubhouse
provides a creative and safe after-school learning environment
where young people from underserved communities work with
adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills, and
build confidence in themselves through the use of technology.
http://www.computerclubhouse.org/index.htm
PTC
Design & Technology in Schools Program: The Design &
Technology in Schools Program introduces students to 3D design
technology as early as middle school - so they can become
better problem solvers, critical thinkers and collaborators.
http://www.ptc.com/for/education/schools/index.htm
The
Autodesk Design Academy: The Autodesk Design Academy delivers
a comprehensive pre-engineering, pre-architecture, and
cross-discipline curriculum developed specifically for
secondary schools.
http://usa.autodesk.com
Ford
PAS Program: The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford
PAS) provides high school students with high-quality
interdisciplinary learning experiences that challenge them
academically and develop their problem-solving, critical
thinking, and communication skills. By building strong local
partnerships with business and higher education, Ford PAS
encourages and prepares students for success in college and
professional careers in fields such as business,
engineering, and technology.
http://www.fordpas.org
Museums
Engineering
is Elementary, Museum of Science, Boston: The Engineering
is Elementary project aims to promote the learning and
teaching of engineering and technology by elementary school
students and teachers.
http://www.mos.org
Project
Lead the Way: PLTW is a four-year sequence of courses which
introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of
engineering and engineering technology prior to entering
college.
http://www.pltw.org
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