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Civil Engineering
The following links contain lesson plans, teaching materials and information based on civil engineering.

 

American Society of Civil Engineers Kids and Careers-a description of what Civil Engineering is and what Civil Engineers do. Job ideas, and interesting examples of Civil Engineering projects.

 

Education Zone- This exciting site is chuck full of stuff that tells you everything about civil engineers, what they do, how they do it and how you can become a civil engineer. Institute of Civil Engineering website for education broken down into ages 7-17+ and a page for parents and teachers. Fun facts, history, games, interactives and links. Very cool stuff!

 

The Biology Binder-This is a high school teacher maintained website

full of notes, activities, quizzes, puzzles and links.

 

Build a Bridge- PBS/ NOVA interactive website about bridges and how to build a virtual bridge--fun stuff!

 

Asphalt Cookie Recipe- This lesson plan introduces students to the basic principals of engineering, material science and pavement. This is a no bake recipe that show how material properties and strength are related. Yummy!

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