ABSTRACT:

As in many states, educators in Pennsylvania school districts are strongly encouraged to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities and applications into the high school classroom. Incorporating topics on engineering into the high school curriculum poses a challenge for the educator, however, since most science textbooks and teacher resources (for levels prior to college) include little if any engineering content or activities [1]. Therefore, teachers must consult alternative resources if they intend to include engineering concepts in the classroom. With recent educational cuts and standardized testing stress, educators have little time to seek out such resources.