Civil engineers are vital community members, helping people get to work, bring products to market, and deliver clean drinking water. Civil engineering activities showcase STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) thinking as students decide on the best solution to a problem such as designing a bridge.
Invite a civil engineer to make a visit to your classroom.
Visits can be virtual or live.
Watch
"What Do Civil Engineers Do?"
for a quick overview of civil engineering. Meets Common Core standards.
"Dream Big: Engineering Our World"
is a giant screen film that introduces students to the creativity and problem solving inherent in engineering. The project has over 50 hands-on activities, including lessons designed for teachers in kindergarten through high school; as well as educational webisodes on topics including autonomous vehicles, wind engineering, and clean water and more. The 42-minute documentary is on Netflix with an educational license which allows it be shown in classrooms.
Find out why
"It's Cool to be a Civil Engineer,"
complete with discussion questions and educational standards.
Work with your local ASCE Section to start a
Civil Engineering Club
for high school students.