Engineers Week - Resources for Kids

Ready to celebrate National Engineers Week??

Engineers Week was founded in 1951 by NSPE and is dedicated to ensuring diversity in the future of Engineering. This week is used to increase awareness of the industry and to show that all types are welcome to join the engineering and tech world. Letting your kids learn with STEM activities is a great way to introduce them to these fields. You never know, you could have a little Nikola Tesla on your hands!

Here are some great free resources for your little engineer to explore!

Resources

Try Engineering TryEngineering aims to empower educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators. We provide educators and students with resources, lesson plans, and activities that engage and inspire.

Engineer Girl

The EngineerGirl website is designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women.

Games & Activities

Engineering.com Science for Kids

PBS Design Squad

PBS Engineering Games 100 Engineering Projects for Kids

Books

Rosie Revere, Engineer (The Questioneers) The beloved New York Times bestselling picture book about pursuing one’s passion with persistence and learning to celebrate each failure on the road to achieving one’s dreams.

Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects (Build It Yourself)

Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind structures our world depends on.

We hope you and your Jr. Scientist have a lot of fun exploring during engineering week! What activities will you be trying out?

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