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TeachEngineering.org is an inspiring gateway for educators who want to bring the power of real-world STEM learning into their classrooms. With thousands of free, standards-aligned lessons, activities, and units created by leading universities and educators, TE equips educators with tools that meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), making it easy to weave engineering concepts into any curriculum while staying aligned with academic goals.
Broader Participation = Greater Innovation
More than just a lesson library, Teach Engineering is designed to empower educators, regardless of engineering experience. Through professional development and a community of practice, TE prepares educators to lead with confidence and spark students’ excitement for discovery. By connecting classroom learning to real-world possibilities, Teach Engineering helps teachers inspire the next generation of change makers.
Exploring > Explaining
Teach Engineering ignites curiosity and creativity. Our hands-on lessons and activities invite students to think and act like engineers — to explore challenges, imagine solutions, build prototypes, and learn through experimentation. This process nurtures not only STEM understanding but also the essential skills of collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking that prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Elementary School:
- Water Cycle
- Engineering: Simple Machines
- Creating an Electromagnet
- Powerful Pulleys
- Wind Power! Designing a Wind Turbine
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- Adding an Ethical Twist to Engineering Designs
- Get a Grip: Engineering a Smart Prosthetic Hand
- Hands-On Robotics: Precision Pick-and-Place Challenge
- Build. Hack. Secure: Engineering an Ethical Hacking Lab
- Fast Track Factory: Using the Engineering Design Process to Improve Efficiency in Mass Production
February 2026 Editor's Pick
Fairy Tale Engineering: How to Survive the Huff and Puff
Students become fairy tale engineers as they explore the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs through the lens of design and testing. After reading and comparing The Three Little Pigs and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, students work in teams to build three model ...