EEK! Learning and Design Objectives
EEK! was designed to meet 5 key learning objectives and be broadly adaptable to various sites across the US.
Learning Objectives
Through the 5 learning objectives (LO) EEK! is intended to:
Get children excited about engineering through minimizing cognitive barriers between self-identity and engineering
- LO1: You can do things that engineers do – You’re an engineer!
Highlight the soft skills that are so important to engineering
- LO2: Creativity is an important engineering tool.
- LO3: Engineers use teamwork to find solutions to problems.
Demonstrate how engineering can be used to help people
- LO4: Engineers help keep people healthy.
- LO5: Engineers are working to solve problems like heart disease.
Broad-scale utility
We appreciate that every science center is unique and we have striven to make a kit that accommodates and embraces that.
| Design Objectives | Goal |
| Adaptability and Portability | Enhances utility by accounting for local context and institutional needs, includes transportation for use within the community. |
| Pluralistic Approach | Increase reach by appealing to all populations, regardless of learning styles, cultural backgrounds, ages, etc. |
| Ease of Use/Restock | Allows for ongoing maintenance of activities regardless of institutional limitations related to variations in resources, staffing, or equipment access. |
| Parent/Guardian Appeal | Engage adults who function as barriers or carriers to pursuing engineering activities. |
