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Learning about the engineering design process in elementary school can have numerous benefits for children. Here are some key advantages:
  1. Problem-Solving Skills: The engineering design process is inherently about solving problems. Children learn to identify a problem, brainstorm solutions, design and test a prototype, and then refine their design based on the results. This process encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be useful in many areas of life.
  2. Creativity: Engineering is not just about following set rules; it also requires a lot of creativity. Kids learn to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to challenges, which can foster their creativity and imagination.
  3. Persistence and Resilience: Engineering projects often involve trial and error. Children learn that it's okay to make mistakes, and that it's important to learn from them and keep trying until they find a solution. This can help them develop resilience and perseverance.
  4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Many engineering projects are team efforts. Kids learn to work together, share ideas, and collaborate to solve problems, which can help them develop strong teamwork and communication skills.
  5. Math and Science Applications: Learning about engineering can help make math and science more engaging and relevant. Kids can see how the concepts they're learning in class are used in real-world situations, which can help spark their interest in these subjects.
  6. Career Exploration: By learning about the engineering design process, children might discover a passion for engineering or other STEM fields. This can give them a head start on exploring potential career paths and developing skills that are in high demand in today's job market.
  7. Technological Literacy: As we live in a world increasingly defined by technology, understanding the basics of how things are built and function can lead to a better understanding of the world around them. It can demystify technology and empower kids to become creators, not just consumers, of technology.


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  • Home
  • About
  • K-8 Education
    • Kindergarten >
      • Change Agents
      • Little Pail Patrol vs Pacific Garbage Patch
      • Simple Machines
      • Intro to Coding
      • Marble Runs
      • Intro to Engineering
      • Invent!
      • Ocean Currents
      • Movie Making
    • First Grade >
      • Wildlife Corridors
      • Stop Motion
      • Marble Runs
      • Coding
      • Rube Goldberg Machines
    • Second Grade >
      • Spider Monkey Escape
      • Bees
      • Circuits
      • Homemade Coding
      • Coding Robots
    • Third Grade >
      • Identity: Who Am I?
      • Planetary Lander
      • Wildlife Corridors
      • Coding Bees
      • Stop Motion
      • Genie In A Bottle
    • Fourth Grade >
      • Claymation: Juan Ponce de Leon
    • Fifth Grade
    • Sixth Grade >
      • History >
        • The Fertile Crescent
        • What's Up Egypt?
        • Good Morning Egypt
        • Stop Motion: How a Bill Becomes a Law
    • Seventh Grade
    • Eighth Grade >
      • Cuneiform
      • Student Creation in Photos: Global Collaboration
      • Finance >
        • Banks
  • Middle School PBL
    • Spring 2025: The Talking Walls
    • Fall 2024: A Hobbit Democracy
    • Spring 2024: Neighbors
    • Fall 2023: Witness Trees
    • Spring 2023: Environmental Justice Stories
    • Fall 2022: Sustainable Space
    • Spring 2022: Allies
    • Fall 2021: Renaissance
    • Fall 2021: Alexander von Humboldt
    • Spring 2021: Exploration
    • Fall 2020: Activism
    • Spring 2020: The Road Less Traveled
    • Fall 2019: Neighbors
    • Spring 2019: Take A Stand
    • Fall 2018: Citizens
    • Spring 2018: Bridging History
    • Fall 2017: Voices
    • Spring 2017: Choose Your Own
    • Fall 2016: Democracy is a Verb
  • PBL Toolkit
    • Scrum Blog
    • Scrum In Action
    • The Tubric
    • Ethic of Excellence
    • State of Our PBL Meetings
    • My Process
  • Global Classroom
    • Global Classroom 2023-2024
    • Global Classroom 2022-2023
    • Global Classroom 2021-2022
    • Global Classroom 2020-2021
    • Global Classroom 2019-2020
    • Global Classroom 2018-2019
  • Cardboard
    • Cardboard Library
    • Château du Clos Lucé
    • Hobbit Doors
    • Space Helmets
    • Black History Celebration
    • Iron Man Mask
  • LEGO in Action
    • LEGO Robotics
    • Marble Maze Challenge
    • Brooklyn Bridge
    • Mesopotamia
  • 3D Printing
  • Cricut with AutoPress
  • Glowforge
    • Black History Listening Project
  • LIVE Weather Cam
  • Drone Arena
  • SLICE
    • SLICE Overview
    • SLICE in photos
  • Epic Field Trips
    • Presidential Inauguration: Barack Obama
    • Chicago
    • New York City