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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 22d

Activity 1️⃣: Wired to Think: Exploring the Brain as an Electrical Circuit

Activity 2️⃣: Learning Fear: Exploring Pavlovian Conditioning and Neural Pathways

Activity 3️⃣: Connecting the Circuits of Fear: Understanding Neural Pathways and Conditioning

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 22d

Check out the latest addition to our free digital library!
🆕 Exploring Our Brain's Learning Process: teachengineering.org/curricularunits/view/umo-2952-brain-learning-process-unit

This unit introduces 10th-12th graders to how engineers and scientists study how our brain learns and adapts:

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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 22d

and shock stimuli

🧠 Explain how separate neural pathways for tone and shock interact to enable fear learning in the brain

😡 Describe the role of the amygdala in integrating these pathways to produce learned emotional responses

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 22d

and optimize systems related to the brain and neural circuits

In addition to enhancing students' understanding of how fear conditioning works at multiple levels in the brain, after this activity they should also be able to:

💬 Identify and illustrate the neural circuits involved in processing tone

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 22d

Connecting the Circuits of Fear: Understanding Neural Pathways and Conditioning

🆕 Activity for students in grades 10-12: teachengineering.org/activities/view/umo-2952-tone-shock-conditioning-activity3

Neural engineers apply principles from both biology and engineering to design, analyze, and

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HYPE: CRF & eBay Live Present: TGiT (Thank Goodness it’s Thursday) | Critical Role

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 26d

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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 26d

By exploring Pavlov’s dog experiment, students connect their knowledge of neurons and neural pathways to understand how animals, including humans, learn and behave through association.

🆕 For students in grades 10-12: teachengineering.org/activities/view/umo-2952-fear-pavlovs-dog-activity2

Learning Fear: Exploring Pavlovian Conditioning and Neural Pathways - Activity

Students build on their understanding of how the brain uses circuits to respond to external stimuli, learning about Pavlovian conditioning through the lens of neural circuits. By exploring Pavlov’s do...

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 26d

In this interactive activity, students learn about Pavlovian conditioning through the lens of neural circuits by drawing circuits, discussing the Pavlov experiment, and using tools to explore the amygdala and fear learning!

🐶 Learning Fear: Exploring Pavlovian Conditioning and Neural Pathways 🐶

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Arduino Air Quality Monitor - Activity

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 28d

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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 29d

conclusions and relate their findings to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health, education, and sustainable cities

Finally they apply their knowledge by proposing actionable improvements: teachengineering.org/activities/view/ind-2962-arduino-air-quality-monitor-activity

Students use the engineering design process to engage in a hands-on investigation of how atmospheric conditions impact learning while connecting their findings to real-world sustainability goals. By c...

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 29d

First, students construct an Arduino air quality monitor and explore how environmental properties — temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and air particulates — influence cognitive function, concentration, and overall well-being

They then interpret their data, draw evidence-based

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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 29d

🆕 Hands-on activity for grades 9-10: Students use the engineering design process to engage in an interactive investigation of how atmospheric conditions impact learning while connecting their findings to real-world sustainability goals.

😷 Arduino Air Quality Monitor 😷

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Back to School with NCWIT: K-12 Program Workshop - NCWIT

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 12

Then on September 24th, let's continue to engineer a brighter future at our #NCWITTeamUp webinar! Join us to explore and engage with practical, ready-to-use resources that inspire students to explore STEM education and careers: ncwit.org/event/back-to-school-with-ncwit-k-12-program-workshop

Join NCWIT for a special “Back to School with NCWIT” virtual workshop! Whether you’re new to NCWIT or want to explore our full range of K-12 programs, this session will equip you with new tools and kn...

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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 12

around them: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

🧠 Engineering Design Process Hub: This resource emphasizes open-ended problem solving, encourages students to learn from failure, and teaches them how to create innovative solutions to challenges: teachengineering.org/populartopics/designprocess

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 12

Nurture your students' abilities and foster STEM literacy with @teachengineering.org's array of tools and strategies for innovative STEM learning!

📚 Digital Library: 2,000+ teacher-tested lessons and activities designed for the K-12 classroom that help students see how engineering shapes the world

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Wired to Think: Exploring the Brain as an Electrical Circuit - Activity

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · Sep 3

Throughout the year, the #AiCstories Ambassadors have been sharing their remarkable stories to empower students to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas to the future of tech! 💖

✏️ On September 24th, join our #NCWITTeamUp webinar to hear about the Ambassadors' impactful experiences...

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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 10

By understanding how the brain processes information and learns fear, students connect neuroscience concepts to real-world applications such as neuroplasticity, brain-machine interfaces, and biomedical engineering: teachengineering.org/activities/view/umo-2952-neuron-electrical-impulses-activity1

The brain is a complex computer with its own hardware and ‘software.’ Students are introduced to the brain’s function as an electrical circuit by exploring the similarities between neurons and electri...

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 10

🧠 Wired to Think: Exploring the Brain as an Electrical Circuit 🧠

1️⃣ Students first learn about neurons, their structure, and how they transmit signals using electrical impulses, much like wires in a circuit

2️⃣ Then they build and analyze simple electrical circuits, drawing parallels to the brain

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 10

The brain is a complex computer with its own hard and software. In this interactive activity, 10th-12th graders are introduced to the brain’s function as an electrical circuit by exploring the similarities between neurons and electrical circuits:

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · Aug 27

As a new school year begins, NCWIT's K-12 programs are teaming up to share tools and inspo for the academic year 🎒

While each program has its own focus area, we’re stronger together! With @aspirations.org, @ncwitc4c.bsky.social, @teachengineering.org, and the K12 Alliance working together, we can:

Safe Drinking Water - Activity

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 8

For students in grades 6-8: teachengineering.org/activities/view/uok-2949-safe-drinking-water-filtration-system-activity

Students engage in hands-on activities that provide an opportunity to learn about biological and environmental engineering. Students learn about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a...

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 8

💧 Design and construct a simple water filtration system using readily available materials

🚰 Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to improve their water filtration systems based on test results

💬 Practice communicating their ideas and collaborating with peers to achieve a common goal

Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · Sep 8

🆕 Safe Drinking Water: In this hands-on design challenge, students learn about biological and environmental engineering to purify drinking water.

After this activity, students should be able to:

🌎 Describe what PFAS are, where they come from, and why they are harmful to the environment and humans

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