http://teachers.egfi-k12.org Blog about the growing role of engineering in K-12 education. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:46:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/science-teaching-conference/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/science-teaching-conference/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:15 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32341 The Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) connects science educators and policymakers from across Texas and beyond. CAST 2012 is Nov. 8-10 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Included in the registration price is access to more than 650 free workshops tailored to specific grade levels and subject matters.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/science-teaching-conference/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asian-heritage-month-2012/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asian-heritage-month-2012/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:20:32 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32323 In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2012, ASEE salutes the achievements of these remarkable engineers and engineering educators: Amar Bose, Kalpana Chawla, Yuan-Cheng Fung, Ellison Onizuka, Arati Prabhakar, Chang-Lin Tien, and An Wang.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asian-heritage-month-2012/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/nanooze/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/nanooze/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 19:06:16 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32308 Nanooze, a science magazine for students in upper elementary through high school, explores the exciting world of nanotechnology - and the "cool things that happen when you make things really, really small." It's distributed free to schools, in classroom packs of 30.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/nanooze/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/fashion-form-function/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/fashion-form-function/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 16:52:48 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32296 From Lady Gaga's glowing, LED-encrusted gown to lightweight body armor and high-tech sports apparel, engineered fabrics are turning up well beyond the fashion world. ASEE's Prism magazine highlights some innovative examples.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/fashion-form-function/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/next-generation-science-standards-debut/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/next-generation-science-standards-debut/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 23:18:08 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32277 The much-anticipated first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released for public comment May 11, a day after a federal report showed slim gains in science proficiency among the nation's 8th graders. The standards, which include engineering and design, represent a profound shift in what students will be expected to know and be able to do. Want to weigh in? You have until June 1.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/next-generation-science-standards-debut/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/shell-eco-marathon/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/shell-eco-marathon/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:28 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32260 Shell Eco-marathon is a global challenge that motivates students to drive farther than their peers on one gallon of fuel. Student teams participate in one or both of the Prototype and UrbanConcept classes. The Prototype class invites student teams to enter futuristic streamlined vehicles focused on maximizing fuel efficiency through innovative design elements, such as drag reduction.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/shell-eco-marathon/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/mit-ted-stem-video/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/mit-ted-stem-video/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:07 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32249 Khan Academy's YouTube math tutorials may not be Academy Award quality, but their academic merit is clear from their popularity with students and teachers. Now, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and TED are adding to the K-12 STEM video playlist.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/mit-ted-stem-video/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/environmental-ed-week-2012/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/environmental-ed-week-2012/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:48:49 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32226 The environment, with its range of engaging, real-world challenges, gives teachers a chance to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experiences that reinforce STEM concepts across multiple subject areas. This year's National Environmental Education Week, which falls on April 16 -21, 2012, reflects that concept in its theme--Greening STEM: The Environment as Inspiration for 21st Century Learning.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/environmental-ed-week-2012/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/working-together/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/working-together/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:23:51 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32185 In this lesson, students in grades 8 to 10 experience civil and environmental engineering by planning a housing development while also protecting the native species that live there. They conduct research, draw plans, make brochures, and give presentations, with each four-member team having a project manager, civil engineer, environmental engineer, and graphic designer.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/working-together/feed/ 4 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/toilet-challenge/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/toilet-challenge/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:06:05 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32177 Engineering researchers who toil in the field of sanitation, especially sanitation for the world's poorest citizens, used to find that their field carried about as much cachet as a fly-ridden latrine. Not anymore. In July, 2011, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced eight grants totaling $3 million for university engineering projects to “Reinvent the Toilet.”]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/toilet-challenge/feed/ 0