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Engineering,
Go For It
The eGFI Teacher Kit!
NOW AVAILABLE! Classroom-ready, teacher-approved STEM materials:
ORDER NOW AT: https://shop.egfi-k12.org/
Here’s what you get:
A $162 value—just $99.95!
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: [email protected].
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: [email protected].
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