Virtual STEM for Kids: Engineering
This guide supports virtual STEM programs for children ages 6-12.
Activity: Build a leprechaun trap.
Recommended materials: construction paper, cardboard (boxes and tubes), popsicle sticks, chenille stems, paper fasteners, tape/glue, scissors
Engineering & the Design Process
- EngineeringArticle from World Book Student
- MachineArticle from World Book Student
- The Engineering Design Process (TeachEngineering)Informational poster
- Engineering Design Process (PBS Kids)Learn how the engineering design process can be used to create a toy or game!
- Simple MachinesVisit the Simple Machines page on our library guide!
Links
Digital Tools
- Flipgrid - STEM for KidsIf asked to enter a Join Code, type stemforkids
- SketchpadFree online drawing tool
Tutorials, Activities, and Templates
- Engineering Design Process WorksheetsFrom Vivify STEM
- Engineering STEAM Activity: Build a Leprechaun TrapActivity from Innovation Kids Lab
- Leprechaun TemplateColor and cut out a leprechaun to use for your trap.
Recommended Books
Dream Jobs in Engineering by Call Number: J 620.002 HYNSONISBN: 9780778729457Publication Date: 2017-01-01From designing robots to developing new forms of energy, 21st-century careers in engineering are not limited only to construction sites. This title explores the exciting and world-changing possibilities that an education in engineering can lead to.
Engineering in Our Everyday Lives by Call Number: J 620 MILLERISBN: 9780778700920Publication Date: 2013-10-30From video games and sports equipment, to cars and cleaning products, many of the things we use everyday were designed by engineers. This exciting title incorporates child-centered examples and engaging text to capture the readers' attention as they explore the connections between engineering, science, and technology, and discover how engineering impacts our day-to-day lives.
Engineers Solve Problems by Call Number: J 620 MILLERISBN: 9780778700944Publication Date: 2013-10-30Most people try to avoid problems--but not engineers! They go out and look for problems! In this fun, new title readers will learn about the kinds of problems engineers help solve. Readers are also introduced to the tool engineers use to solve problems: The Engineering Design Process.
