Teacher resources – Faculty of Engineering

Teacher resources

Available for Early Educators as well as primary, junior, intermediate, and senior teachers or teacher candidates!

Workshop descriptions

The learning goals of the Early Education module is to introduce teachers and educators to the Engineering Design Process and how they can implement it in their classrooms. The example activity for this group is guiding students through building a boat that can withstand different weights.

Material Requirement:

  • Metal Washers, large beads, or heavier coins (any small size item with substantial weight)
  • Tape
  • Play-Doh or Modelling Clay
  • Paper
  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • Sponges
  • Paper Plates
  • Scissors

The learning goals of the Primary module is to introduce teachers and educators to the Engineering Design Process and how they can implement it in their classrooms. There are 3 example activities in this module that helps teachers guide their students through the process!

Material Requirement:

  • Household items (ex. Water bottles, cereal boxes, etc.)
  • Paper
  • Craft supplies (Popsicle sticks, cardboard, straws, etc.)
  • Tape
  • Scissors

The learning goals of the Junior module is to introduce teachers and educators to the Engineering Design Process and how they can implement it in their classrooms. There are 3 example activities in this module that helps teachers guide their students through the process!

Material Requirement:

  • Paper
  • Craft supplies (Popsicle sticks, cardboard, straws, etc.)
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard and Cardboard Box
  • String
  • 9V Battery
  • Cut and stripped Christmas Lights
  • Aluminum Foil

The learning goals of the Intermediate module is to introduce teachers and educators to the Engineering Design Process and how they can implement it in their classrooms. There are 3 example activities in this module that helps teachers guide their students through the process!

Material Requirement:

  • Craft supplies (Popsicle sticks, cardboard, straws, etc.)
  • Paper
  • Plastic Bags
  • String
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Bottle (cut in half)
  • Coffee Filter
  • Charcoal, Sand and/or Cotton Balls

The learning goals of the Senior module is to introduce teachers and educators to the Engineering Design Process and how they can implement it in their classrooms. There are 2 example activities in this module that helps teachers guide their students through the process!

Material Requirement:

  • Paper
  • Craft supplies (Popsicle sticks, cardboard, straws, etc.)