When Suzy grows up, she wants to be an engineer. Inspired by a mentor, she discovers how engineers use trial and error to design ways for all kinds of things to work better. Behold her masterpiece.

You Are an Engineer! Students engineer a “grabber” tool to pick up different objects and place them in a box.

These standards-aligned activities for kindergarten through second grade provide young students with hands-on opportunities to practice the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for different career opportunities in the Indiana Uplands. Each activity guide includes a video introduction to the career, educator notes, and student handouts, as well as detailed materials lists and timing guides.

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