1. Real World Problems
2. Use of Systematic Engineering Design Process 3. Explore the Properties and Uses of Materials 4. Balance Criteria and Constraints 5. Envision Multiple Solutions |
6. Apply Science and Math
7. Evaluate Designs and Iterate 8. Persist through and Learn from Failure 9. Working Effectively in Teams 10. Identify and Engineers |
1. Engineering Activities
2. Engineering Units 3. Afterschool Engineering Clubs 4. Club-based Engineering Competitions Teams |
5. Summer Engineering Camps
6. Engineering Competitions 7. Mentoring Opportunities |
Click2Engineering Community of Practice
The Click2Engineering community of practice (CoP) introduces out-of-school time educators to the basics of engineering and leading engineering activities with youth. The CoP is organized around the 10 Practices for an Engineering Mindset, and includes hands-on engineering activities, developing engineering experiences for youth, and learning skills to facilitate engineering practices. The CoP is four meetings over 8 weeks. Click HERE to register |
STEM in Space!
Lesson teaches about the ways a space rover can help NASA engineers learn more about Mars and test new technologies. |
Genetic Engineering
Learn about how farmers have been using genetic engineering for years to protect our crops from diseases and discover the advantages of it. |
Design a Watercraft
Design and build a boat out of straws and plastic wrap that can hold 25 pennies for at least ten seconds before sinking. |
23andMe Children's Books
Find a list of picture books on DNA and more information about the 23andMe Education Program, which is designed to support and advanced genetic education. |
DNA Day
Celebrate DNA Day by conducting extraction experiments, chat with STEM professionals, and explore different events and activities! |
Human Body Recipe
In this lesson for grades 5-7, students work though an example showing how DNA provides the "recipe" for making human body proteins. |
CRISPEE Gene-Editing
CRISPEE is a tangible tool for young children ages 5-8 to explore the metaphor of a coding language for living organisms. This developmentally appropriate tool teaches children concepts of gene-editing. |
Science Buddies Activities
This resource provides free hands-on activities for families and educators on environmental advocacy, role models, and environmental friendly strategies. |
Exploring STEM in Space
NASA-funded STEM resources for students in grades 3-8. All resources are research-based and classroom-tested. They are designed to support students’ understanding of space! |
Hawai‘i Afterschool Alliance
University of Hawai‘i
1776 University Avenue, WA1-102 Honolulu, HI 96822 808-956-6515 |