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{Standards of Learning}
{Standards for Technological Literacy}

 

 

Special Feature:

{Children's Engineering}

Children's Engineering

A Teacher Resource Guide
for Design and Technology
in Grades K-5

Introduction

Kindergarten Design Briefs

English - Building A Letter
Mathematics - Shapes All Around Us
Science - Magnet Motion
History - Old Fashioned Paper Dolls

First Grade Design Briefs

English - Exploring Homophones
Mathematics - Math Fact Family Map
Science - Solar Cooking
History - Past and Present

Second Grade Design Briefs

English - Dog Biscuit Delivery
Mathematics - Ancient Construction
Science - High Flying Balloons
History - A Chair For Mom

Third Grade Design Briefs

English - Famous Historical Figures
Mathematics - Geometric Creatures
Science - Exploring Animal Environments
History - Shipping Across the Centuries

Fourth Grade Design Briefs

English - The Virginia Company of London
Mathematics - Pack Your Trunk
Science - Light Your Way
History - Understanding Life in Jamestown

Fifth Grade Design Briefs

English - Build A Bridge
Mathematics - Playground Construction
Science - Music Makers
History - Model of a Colony

Acknowledgements

Download the entire Children's Engineering Guide in a single file. (6.75MB PDF)


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