Engineering education in the middle grades

Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Christine G. Schnittka

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Abstract

The Next Generation Science Standards (2013) elevate engineering design to the same level as scientific inquiry in the science classroom. An emphasis on core ideas of engineering design and learning as a combination of content and practice offers the potential to engage middle school students in science and engineering subjects. Research on the impact of engineering education experiences in middle grades on student motivation and science content knowledge is beginning to emerge. Experiences that provide all K-12 students with significant opportunity to learn science and engineering content and practices are essential to ensure later advanced study in these areas.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEngineering in Pre-College Settings
Subtitle of host publicationSynthesizing Research, Policy, and Practices
PublisherPurdue University Press
Pages89-116
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9781612493572
ISBN (Print)9781557536914
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Engineering

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