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Elementary Engineers: Engineering concepts should be taught at an early age by Polly Roberts, Richmond.com:
Christine M. Cunningham, vice president of research at the Museum of Science, Boston spoke to more than 200 Virginia elementary school teachers last week at the 10th Annual Children’s Engineering Convention in Glen Allen.
Cunningham said the program helps build and reinforce skills such as problem solving, data analysis, teamwork, creativity and more. Plus, starting the lesson with a book incorporates literacy.
Engineering is Elementary (EiE): Engineering and Technology Lessons For Children
This is another nice resource for teachers including lesson plans such as: Catching the Wind – Designing Windmills. For more resources see our: Science and Engineering Link Directory
July 2nd, 2006 at 9:18 am
She does an excellent job presenting her position. And you have to love statement like “when I was young” from a high school student…
February 23rd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Children are naturally inquisitive. Mainly we need to provide opportunities for them to do what they would do naturally.