Engineering,

Go For It

The eGFI Teacher Kit!

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Easy to Teach, Fun to Learn

2 packs of the new eGFI cardsThe 16 cards from our homepage (www.egfi-k12.org) have been brought to life and sized just right (4" x 5"). The cards explain the major engineering disciplines, with a thought-provoking question about each field. An extra card provides ideas for using these materials in the classroom.

20 eGFI magazinesOur comprehensive 58-page introduction to engineering

1 classroom posterA dazzling 44” x 25” poster with illustration of engineering innovations in a futuristic scene.

1 teacher guide6 pages of fun classroom activities using the eGFI magazine, cards, and website

TEACHERS: If you’ve used the eGFI materials

to develop successful classroom activities,

please share them with us and other teach-

ers via email at: egfi-teachers@asee.org.

Engineers are undertaking all kinds

of innovative projects to improve the

world (pages 14-37). 10-mInuTE ACTIvITy After students have each read one

article, have them discuss it within a

small group:1. Summarize the key points in two or

three sentences. 2. Explain why this work is needed today

and the kinds of engineering skills it takes. onlInE ExTEnSIonFind an online eGFI article or video that

updates or extends the information

in the feature.

FEATuRES

our colorful cards include their own

activity suggestions. Here are a few more:10-20 mInuTE ACTIvITIES

Distribute multiple packs of the cards to the class, with each card shared by a group of 2-3 students:1. Discuss what the card tells you about this discipline. What are its key aspects?2. Debate the “Think About It” question. How

many different answers can you come up with?

3. Design an advertising campaign to convince the class your

discipline is the best! List three reasons

why and develop a catchy slogan.

4. Take turns holding up your cards and

having teammates describe the key

aspects and inventions – did they

identify the important points?5. Pair up with another group that

could collaborate well with your

discipline. What kinds of projects could

you work on together? onlInE ExTEnSIon Explore the online cards or the

“Pick a Major” section of the magazine.

What more did you learn?

eGFI CARdS

Engineering, Go For It

EnGInEERInG IS Technical ingenuity is everywhere in our

daily – and future – lives (pages 2-7).10-mInuTE ACTIvITy After students read this section, have

them debate which issues they consider

the most important: 1. If they had to select one of these areas

to work on, which would it be, and why?

2. What other kinds of solutions could

engineers contribute in these areas?

onlInE ExTEnSIonExplore the eGFI website to discover the

latest in flying cars, biomedicine, solar

technology, and more: www.egfi-k12.org

Engineering, Go For It

Fun activities for your class

TEachErs GuIdE

The eGFI

TEACHERS: If you’ve used the eGFI materials

to develop successful classroom activities,

please share them with us and other teach-

ers via email at: egfi-teachers@asee.org.

Engineers are undertaking all kinds

of innovative projects to improve the

world (pages 14-37).

10-mInuTE ACTIvITy

After students have each read one

article, have them discuss it within a

small group:

1. Summarize the key points in two or

three sentences.

2. Explain why this work is needed today

and the kinds of engineering skills it takes.

onlInE ExTEnSIon

Find an online eGFI article or video that

updates or extends the information

in the feature.

FEATuRES

our colorful cards include their own

activity suggestions. Here are a few more:

10-20 mInuTE ACTIvITIES

Distribute multiple

packs of the cards

to the class, with

each card shared

by a group of 2-3

students:

1. Discuss what the

card tells you about

this discipline. What are

its key aspects?

2. Debate the “Think

About It” question. How

many different answers

can you come up with?

3. Design an advertising

campaign to convince the class your

discipline is the best! List three reasons

why and develop a catchy slogan.

4. Take turns holding up your cards and

having teammates describe the key

aspects and inventions – did they

identify the important points?

5. Pair up with another group that

could collaborate well with your

discipline. What kinds of projects could

you work on together?

onlInE ExTEnSIon

Explore the online cards or the

“Pick a Major” section of the magazine.

What more did you learn?

eGFI CARdS

Engineering,

Go For It

EnGInEERInG IS

Technical ingenuity is everywhere in our

daily – and future – lives (pages 2-7).

10-mInuTE ACTIvITy

After students read this section, have

them debate which issues they consider

the most important:

1. If they had to select one of these areas

to work on, which would it be, and why?

2. What other kinds of solutions could

engineers contribute in these areas?

onlInE ExTEnSIon

Explore the eGFI website to discover the

latest in flying cars, biomedicine, solar

technology, and more: www.egfi-k12.org

Engineering,

Go For It

Fun activities for your classTEachErs GuIdEThe eGFI

eGFI Testimonials

Teachers across the country have been writing in with comments on the eGFI magazine, website, cards and newsletter. Here is a sampling:

“As a middle school teacher, this is the VERY BEST magazine and website I’ve seen on engineering. It is highly interesting, motivational, and creates student interest. I plan to use the magazine each class for a 5-minute warm-up activity when the students arrive. The articles are laid out such that we can do 2 pages a day.”

—DONALD TODD, TEACHER, TABB MIDDLE SCHOOL, YORKTOWN, VA

“I love this website and the magazine! I will be using ideas to foster an awareness of engineering careers within my Technology Education classes with my middle school students!”

—SUSAN M. HOLLAND, PHD, NBCT, PRESIDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED TEACHER, STEM EDUCATION

“I am the current state chair for the Florida Engineering Society K-12 Engineering Outreach Committee and we are very glad that Engineering Go For It exists. We have over a thousand of your magazines and we reference your website on all of our school visits. Please keep up the great work.”

—MICHAEL J. DAVIS, PE, DBIA, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT / PBS&J

“I teach high school and some Introduction to Engineering classes including some from Project Lead the Way. Your web site and magazine are perfect for our career research work. The web site really gets the students involved. Thank You!!!”

— MRS. GOLDMAN, TEACHER, CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA

“What a great magazine. Best thing I’ve seen in years. I’m looking forward to sharing the information with my middle school technology (STEM) students. Thank you!”

—JOHN, TEACHER, INDIANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, INDIANTOWN, FL

“eGFI is just right… Quick to read for some topics and all of the tools needed to delve into a topic of interest. I recommend this to all of my teachers.”

—MS. SNIFFIN, PRINCIPAL, MONROE CT

“What a fantastic resource. I just received a copy of eGFI and I am really excited about getting a copy of the magazine into the hands of my students. You all should be commended for the great work you are doing. As a high school teacher, I know teenagers! Both the website and magazine will be very appealing to them. Great work!”

—JANA SCHMIDT, TEACHER, JOHNSON CITY, TX

“Thank you so much for your website. I am a new teacher, teaching 4th-6th grade science so I need LOTS of ideas. This is the first website I visit when I am looking for cool activities and ideas. I have shared this link with all my teacher friends! THANK YOU!”

— MS. MAC, SAN FRANCISCO

“I have received your newsletter for nearly a year now and absolutely love it. Students have actually shown so much interest in the magazine that many have read the entire published newsletter and gone on to explore the website. EGFI is an excellent accompaniment for any STEM classroom. Thank you.”

— JIM, BUFFALO, NY

“This is the greatest e-newsletter I receive as a teacher. I run a network of GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) clubs here in Northern VA and a week doesn’t go by that I don’t find something very cool to do with the girls. Thanks!”

—LAURA, VA

“I am currently a high school teacher who is teaching engineering and green technology. This website has great sources of cutting edge information that can catch students’ interest as well as mine!”

—KATHERINE, SAN DIEGO, CA

“The cards are great, very useful in my classroom. I like that there are pictures on the back as well as short concise bits of info.”

—JENNY, GALLATIN, TN

Engineering,

Go For It