On this page you’ll find all the resources we’ve developed to support the I’m an Engineer activity.
- How it works ❯
An introduction to the activity.
- Step-by-step: Booking a live Chat ❯
Instructions for how to book a live Chat with engineers for your class.
- Full Teacher Guidance ❯
Our full guidance for teachers. Includes how to prepare for your live Chat, and how to get the most out of the activity.
- Lesson plans ❯
Deepen your students’ engagement with their live Chat with our 2 preparatory lessons.
Additional materials to go with the lesson plans ❯
- Get parents and carers involved ❯
Involve parents and carers in what you are doing in school, by promoting the extra after-school live Chats.
- Visit the Staffroom ❯
The staffroom is a space for teachers to chat with the I’m an Engineer team, ask questions about the event, and test the live Chat. The staffroom is open 9am to 5pm, weekdays when Zones are running. You must be logged in.
- Promotional materials ❯
Help get other colleagues onboard with these promotional images and copy.
- Debate kits to use in your classroom ❯
- Download the template Participation Certificate for your students
Additional materials to use with the lesson plans
Lesson 1: “You’re the Judges!”
Criteria for students to judge the engineers:
Lesson 2: “Meet the Engineers”Debate Kits
Our science debate kits are designed to help students develop discussion skills around scientific issues and learn about the limitations of science and the potential ethical questions surrounding it.
Find out more on the I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here site:
- What is a debate kit? ❯
- Download the debate kits (for free) ❯
- Sign up to receive hard copies of new kits (for free) ❯
