Underage Engineers
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St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Lukas has 11 years experience as a K-5 teacher and engineering curriculum developer. He has spent the past 5 years as a staff developer at a magnet school with engineering and mathematics focus.
Lukas consults with schools around the country, providing teacher professional development, curriculum development, and coaching. He has recently been published in Science & Children (Elephant Trunks & Dolphin Tails: Engineering for Animals, Dec 2104) and Teaching Children Mathematics (STEM Gives Meaning to Mathematics, Mar 2015).
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Scientists & Engineers Venn Diagram
How are scientists and engineers alike and different? It's important to recognize key distinctions, and these posters are a great tool to help students debate and discover the differences.
Completed Poster (p. 1)
Blank Poster (p. 2)
Printable Poster (p. 3)
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Jeopardy Math - 2nd Grade
This Jeopardy Math game is ready to go and aligned to the 2nd grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. It is great for review at multiple times throughout the school year. It is also adaptable, so you can easily create multiple versions.
Perfect for playing with individual or multiple classes and especially fun with Jeopardy-style buzzers.
2nd
Math, Math Test Prep
What Does an Engineer Look Like? (Poster) - BUNDLE
Use these posters to encourage your kids to think like an engineer. They will realize how much engineers look just like them! Inspired by Andrea Knight's "Parts of a ___" series. The blank versions on pp. 5-6 are great for photos of your kids. You can use them to create a Scientists/Engineers Bulletin Board or to adhere to their science notebooks.
pp. 1-2 Boys
pp. 3-4 Girls
pp. 5-6 Blank
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
Paper Rockets - Engineering Design Challenge
Your students will love using the engineering design process to design and launch paper rockets! This lesson incorporates Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering Design with concepts of energy and forces and follows the 5E format (engage, explore, explain, extend, evaluate). I have used this challenge with single classes and grade levels, and as a whole school design challenge, all with great results.
*Be sure to check the preview for rocket launcher recommendations.
pp. 1-4 5E Le
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Science
Roller Coaster Engineering Design Challenge
This 3 day lesson plan engages students in roller coaster design. It incorporates Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering Design with concepts of energy and forces. Students learn to use the engineering design process, to collaborate, and to solve real design problems. The lesson plan follows the 5E format (engage, explore, explain, extend, evaluate). My students love working as civil engineers to complete this challenge!
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
Jeopardy Math - 3rd Grade
This Jeopardy Math game is ready to go and aligned to the 3rd grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. It is great for review at multiple times throughout the school year. It is also adaptable, so you can easily create multiple versions.
I have tested the game in several different classrooms over the past two years and it is always a hit! Perfect for playing with individual or multiple classes, and especially fun if you have Jeopardy-style buzzers.
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
Women in STEM Poster Collection
This collection highlights a diverse group of female engineers/scientists who have made, or are making, a tremendous impact on society.
The set includes seven posters, each with a photograph and brief description: Lillian Gilbreth, Grace Murray Hopper, Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, Aicha Evans (Intel), Alba Colon (General Motors), and Tracy Chou (Pinterest).
The Women in STEM Poster Collection is great for motivating girls to explore STEM careers. It is also a great kick-starter for more in-de
5th - 10th
Engineering, Science
Jeopardy Math - 4th Grade
This Jeopardy Math game is ready to go and aligned to the 4th grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. It is great for review at multiple times throughout the school year. It is also adaptable, so you can easily create multiple versions.
I have tested the game in several different classrooms over the past two years and it is always a hit! Perfect for playing with individual or multiple classes, and especially fun if you have Jeopardy-style buzzers.
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
Jeopardy Math - 5th Grade
This Jeopardy Math game is ready to go and aligned to the 5th grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. It is great for review at multiple times throughout the school year. It is also adaptable, so you can easily create multiple versions.
I have tested the game in several different classrooms over the past two years and it is always a hit! Perfect for playing with individual or multiple classes, and especially fun if you have Jeopardy-style buzzers.
5th
Math, Math Test Prep
Jeopardy Math - 1st Grade
This Jeopardy Math game is ready to go and aligned to the 1st grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. It is great for review at multiple times throughout the school year. It is also adaptable, so you can easily create multiple versions.
Perfect for playing with individual or multiple classes, and especially fun if you have Jeopardy-style buzzers.
1st
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
Number Tricks!
Number Tricks are simple, fun, and easy to create for all levels! Learn to use Number Tricks to increase student motivation, to practice mental and paper/pencil computation, and to develop Algebraic Thinking skills. Learn to write your own tricks aligned to the Common Core Standards for Mathematics. I have used Number Tricks for years with K-8 students and they never disappoint!
Student-Ready Presentation:
Slides 1-2 Teaching Tips and Instructions
Slide 3 Cover
Slides 4-7 Sample Tricks
2nd - 8th
Algebra, Math, Numbers
Rubric - Interactive Science Notebook
The rubric provides a general guideline for daily science notebook entries and is applicable for K-2 (p. 2-3) and 3-5 (p. 4-5). This is a great formative assessment tool, meant to assess student learning and guide instruction. It can be printed as a class poster and on individual cards, which provide an excellent student self-assessment tool when adhered to the inside cover of the science notebook.
K - 5th
Science
Communicate Like an Engineer
This product includes three lesson plans covering 4-5 days and a student-ready PPT to guide you through the lessons step by step. "Communicate Like an Engineer" is a fantastic introduction to teamwork and communication from a real world perspective. I have used it many times as part of a larger Nature of Science unit, and my students are always highly engaged. They learn to cooperate and communicate effectively in a problem solving context, which adds tremendous value. Use these activities i
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Skyscraper Engineering Design Challenge
Introduce your students to STEM and engineering design using this simple, one-day challenge!
Materials: Spaghetti (or similar), Masking Tape, Large Marshmallows, Meter Sticks, Timer/Clock
I have used this challenge with 4th-8th graders at the beginning of the school year and to introduce the Force & Motion unit. It is a lot of fun and makes a great formative assessment -- find out how well your students collaborate, communicate, and relate structural design concepts to a real world challenge
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science
What Does an Engineer Look Like? (Poster) - Girls
Use this poster to encourage your kids to think like an engineer. They will realize how much engineers look just like them! Inspired by Andrea Knight's "Parts of a ___" series.
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
10 Reasons to Love Engineering! (Poster & Activities)
Motivate your students to think about their future, and in particular a future in engineering! Engineering is a high demand field with many rewarding aspects. The activities incorporate research, class discussion and debate, in my experiences leading to increased long-term thinking and motivation in all areas.
p. 1 - Poster
p. 2 - Activity 1 Why should I consider a career in engineering?
p. 3 - Activity 2 Which field of engineering fits me the best?
p. 4-5 - Student handouts
5th - 8th
Engineering
What Does an Engineer Look Like? (Poster) - Boys
Use this poster to encourage your kids to think like an engineer. They will realize how much engineers look just like them! Inspired by Andrea Knight's "Parts of a ___" series.
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
Photo Autobiography Homefun Project
The Photo Autobiography makes a great "homefun" project to start the school year. The students use photographs to describe themselves on a poster, PPT, etc., and use the autobiography to introduce themselves to the class. Make sure you create an example, and use it to introduce yourself the first day of school!
The attachment is a 1 page student handout that includes directions, a checklist, and a simple scoring rubric.
A great way to begin building classroom community in any grade!
2nd - 5th
Writing-Expository
Engineer, Scientist, Mathematician - Formative Assessment
This very simple handout makes a great formative assessment for K-5. I give it before and after teaching my Nature of Science Unit every year to see what my students have learned about the job of an engineer, scientist, and mathematician.
Tell your students to draw an engineer/scientist/mathematician at work, and write one sentence to describe the picture. You will be amazed at all you can learn from this simple task!
This also looks great as a display or bulletin board when printed on col
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
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About the store
Experience
Lukas has 11 years experience as a K-5 teacher and engineering curriculum developer. He has spent the past 5 years as a staff developer at a magnet school with engineering and mathematics focus.
Lukas consults with schools around the country, providing teacher professional development, curriculum development, and coaching. He has recently been published in Science & Children (Elephant Trunks & Dolphin Tails: Engineering for Animals, Dec 2104) and Teaching Children Mathematics (STEM Gives Meaning to Mathematics, Mar 2015).
Teaching style
Integrated engineering curriculum teaches children to collaborate, communicate, and solve problems creatively. Engineering 'levels the playing field' for all kids while making learning fun.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher (2009)
Articles published in Teaching Children Mathematics (Mar 2015) and Science & Children ( Dec 2014)
My own education history
M.A., Elementary Mathematics & Science Education, University of South Florida (2008)
B.S., Elementary Education, University of South Florida (2004)
Additional biographical information
Visit the Underage Engineers website http://lukashefty.wix.com/underageengineers or email lukashefty@gmail.com for information on consulting services.
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