Thinking Like an Engineer

The Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, a research and development center, was established in 1988 under the direction of Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska. The center provides services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Located in Williamsburg, VA, the center has established a national reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. Several major grants, including funding from the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, have provided significant support for the work of the Center.

• Introduction Unit 1: What Is an Engineer? Lesson 1.1: What Is an Engineer? Lesson 1.2: Think Like an Engineer Lesson 1.3: Explore Like an Engineer Unit 2: Who Can Be an Engineer? Lesson 2.1: What Are the Types of Engineers? Lesson 2.2: Meet an Engineer Lesson 2.3: Create a Job Description Unit 3: Design Cities Like an Engineer Lesson 3.1: Civil Engineer Challenge Lesson 3.2: Electrical Engineer Challenge Lesson 3.3: Mechanical Engineer Challenge Unit 4: Care for Your World Like an Engineer Lesson 4.1: Environmental Engineer Challenge Lesson 4.2: Chemical Engineer Challenge Lesson 4.3: Biomedical Engineer Challenge Unit 5: Explore Beyond Your World Like an Engineer Lesson 5.1: Aerospace Engineer Challenge Lesson 5.2: Computer Engineer Challenge Unit 6: You Can Be an Engineer Lesson 6.1: Present to a Real-World Audience Lesson 6.2: Engineering Branch Project Lesson 6.3: Be an Engineer! References About the Author Next Generation Science Standards Alignment Common Core State Standards Alignment