Engineering Encounters: Goldilocks and the Engineers

Journal Article | January 2018

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue shares information about developing science discourse and understanding with kindergarten students.

Engineering Encounters: Reverse Engineering

Journal Article | March 2017

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information on how students’ everyday experiences can support science learning through engineering design. In this…

Engineering Encounters: Engineering Adaptations

Journal Article | August 2015

Many of the science investigations we use in our classrooms already can be adapted to engage students in engineering design.

Engineering a Windowsill Hydroponics System to Grow Lettuce

Journal Article | June 2019

Design hydroponic systems for use in the classroom and at home.

Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engineering Experiences

Journal Article | September 2019

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Engineering Encounters: Where Have the Birds Gone?

Journal Article | October 2019

This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering.

Everyday Engineering: If It's Engineered, Is It Wood?

Journal Article | November 2014

This article describes a 5E learning cycle lesson in which students explore one aspect of manufactured wood, namely, strength.

Engineering Encounters: Blasting Off With Engineering

Journal Article | October 2014

Toy testing creatively engages fifth-grade students in engineering design.

Teaching Through Trade Books: Animals Help With Engineering

Journal Article | June 2019

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This issue focuses on engineering.

Interdisciplinary Ideas: Engineering design with MIT App Inventor

Journal Article | June 2019

Bringing other subjects into the science classroom.