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Bring meaningful engineering experineces into your classroom – at your own pace.<\/h2>\n

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You registered for the Engineer in Residence program because you wanted your students to experience engineering through authentic problems, ideas and people. Although we have not yet been able to match your classroom with an Engineer in Residence, you don\u2019t have to wait to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

EIR Anytime gives you flexible, teacher-led engineering experiences you can use whenever they fit your classroom. No engineering background is required. Choose one experience or explore several throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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Your EIR registration can remain eligible for future matching opportunities, subject to volunteer availability. EIR Anytime is a flexible way to begin now; it does not replace the relationship with a dedicated Engineer in Residence.<\/p>\n

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How EIR Anytime works<\/h2>\n

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Start where it makes sense for your class. Choose your grade band to personalize the guidance, then use one experience or combine several throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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Choose your grade band<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll tailor the language, questions and activity adaptations for your students.<\/p>\n

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Talk about engineering in a way that opens doors<\/h3>\n

Use a short, age-appropriate definition and conversation prompt to introduce engineering.<\/p>\n

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Choose an experience<\/h3>\n

Pick any experience that fits your students, curriculum and available time. There is no required order or schedule.<\/p>\n

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STEP 1<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Choose your grade band<\/h2>\n

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Choose the grade band that best fits your students. Each option includes age-appropriate language and guidance to help students understand what engineering really is. You can also borrow ideas from the grade band above or below yours.<\/p>\n

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Every child is an engineer<\/p>\n

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Design, Test, Try Again<\/p>\n

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Engineering the Real World<\/p>\n

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Engineering My Future<\/p>\n

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STEP 2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Talk about engineering in a way that opens doors<\/h2>\n

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Every EIR Anytime<\/strong><\/em> pathway begins with a short conversation about what engineering really is. The words and examples we use can help students see engineering as creative, collaborative and connected to the things they care about.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Forward Engineering Collective<\/a>\u2019s How to Talk to Kids About Engineering<\/em> guide provides age-appropriate messages, discussion prompts and practical guidance for Grades K\u201312.<\/p>\n

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Definition for K\u20133<\/h3>\n

\u201cEngineering is using your imagination to make things that help people, animals, or our planet.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One question to ask:<\/strong> What have you made, changed, or fixed to help someone?<\/p>\n

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Definition for Grades 4\u20136<\/h3>\n

\u201cEngineering means finding creative ways to solve problems and make life better for people and the planet.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One question to ask:<\/strong> Where do you notice a problem that could be improved?<\/p>\n

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Definition for Grades 7\u20139<\/h3>\n

\u201cEngineering uses science, creativity and teamwork to solve real problems that matter.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One question to ask:<\/strong> Who is affected by the problem, and how would we know a solution helps?<\/p>\n

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Definition for Grades 10\u201312<\/h3>\n

\u201cEngineering uses science, creativity and critical thinking to design solutions while balancing empathy, ethics and sustainability.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One question to ask:<\/strong> What trade-offs or unintended effects should an engineer consider?<\/p>\n

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Engineering is a process of learning and improving<\/h3>\n
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  1. Ask<\/li>\n
  2. Imagine<\/li>\n
  3. Build<\/li>\n
  4. Test<\/li>\n
  5. Try again<\/li>\n
  6. Share<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These steps are a guide, not a fixed order. Engineers move back and forth, learn from what happens and improve their ideas.<\/p>\n

    Try asking:<\/strong> \u201cWhat did you learn, and what might you change next time?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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