Frederick Hellbusch

Technology is a hard concept for elementary students to understand. Use the sheet to have students make observations of simple everyday technology, identify parts of the technology, and materials in that make up the technology. Identify the "Defining Problem" the technology solves.

Engineering and FOSS connection are essential to the learning of 1st grade students. The language of engineering and science are key elements of the NGSS. It is important that teachers at all grade levels begin to integrate the skills of an engineer into their learning process. This unit was develop to help teachers make that connection.

Do you know how students are thinking when they hear the word "engineering" or "Engineer"? Use this sheet as a pre-test and post-test within you classroom before you start your work with student understanding the skills of an Engineer.