Scientists and Engineers Are THINKERS

by: Donna Farland-Smith and Julie Thomas

IIn this lesson, students learn that scientists and engineers are thinkers. They read about Alfred Ely Beach in the book The Secret Subway, by Shana Corey. After reading, students will build a model for underground transportation. This book selection highlights the practice of developing and using models, and it includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Acknowledgments, About the Authors, and Index.

Grade Levels

Elementary

Topics

Engineering Kindergarten Literacy Pre-K Science and Engineering Practices

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/1/2018Pages 36Stock # PB423X2_3A

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