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Students - Resources
Resources for Educators and Parents
Need a classroom speaker? Ideas for class projects? Senior Design projects? Scholarship information? DVDs or videos? Give us a call at 303-832-2200 or e-mail acec@acec-co.org and we'll send you the information you need, or we'll help you find it.
Resources from ACEC/CO include:
- Scholarships
- Career Fairs: We love to participate in high school and college career fairs. Give us a call!
- Classroom projects: Check out the materials available here on the website or give us a call.
- Classroom Speakers: Would you like an engineer to visit your classroom? Contact us and we'll help you find speakers, or check out the Member Firm Directory.
- Job Shadowing: Looking for an engineer to host one of your students on a job-shadow day? Contact us or check out the Member Firm Directory.
Videos and DVDs for your home or classroom:
- Engineering a Century of Change (30-minutes)
This documentary features the most fascinating engineering achievements of the past 100 years. From dams to bridges, this program illustrates the vast contributions engineers have made to Colorado's infrastructure. For ages 12 and up. (DVD: $40 Members, $55 Nonmembers, plus shipping and handling; VHS: $17.50 plus shipping and handling)
- The Invisible World: The Bridge Makers (24 minutes)
This entertaining program shows students how to build a bridge out of Popsicle sticks! Brianna, the heroine of this program, takes on bridge building as a school project. She learns how fascinating engineering can be as she completes this fun school project with the help of some consulting engineers. They tell her how bridges are built and discuss the different types of bridges that exist, what happens when a bridge is built improperly, and to make a real bridge stand. Throughout the video, Tim, the show's host takes viewers to various bridge locations. For ages 7-15. DVD: $40 Members, $55 Nonmembers, plus shipping and handling)
- The Perfect Storm (24 minutes)
Derived from an ACEC/CO Engineering Excellence Award-winning project, The Perfect Storm shows major Colorado floods and shows how science and engineering are used to predict situations that result in "the perfect storm." A student project handout is included. Dave Fraser, WB2 News meteorologist, was the first to present the program in the classroom and introduced the video on the evening news. For ages 7-15. (DVD: $40 Members, $55 Nonmembers, plus shipping and handling)
- Careers in Engineering Kit. This kit was produced to provide information designed for students from elementary to high-school. With this packet, you'll be well-prepared to introduce students to the wonderful world of engineering. The kit includes all the titles above in DVD format, plus some of our most popular activities and handouts. It's available for $55 or two for $100, plus shipping and
handling.
Other Materials
Free Downloadable Handouts
TV and Radio Announcements
- A choice of three 30-second public service announcements for use on broadcast and cable television networks. With customized tagline. ($350)
- A 30-second radio spot featuring a father and daughter talking about what it takes to become an engineer who designs light rail. With customized tagline. ($350)
Just give us a call at 303-832-2200 or e-mail to acec@acec-co.org to purchase any of the items listed above. Don't forget to check out the links to see what other organizations have to offer!
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