our ENGINEERING IN A BOX PROGRAM
Engineering In-A-Box is a 3-5 lesson classroom resource designed to show students how engineers impact society through different disciplines, creative thinking, and collaboration.
We believe that learning about engineering should be:
Accessible for every student in Australia, particularly those in regional areas
Based on the real world; not just theoretical
Creative and engaging, even for students who had not previously considered engineering as a career
Following the great success of our program rollout and first years of operations we are excited to have launched our second box in 2023
Our second generation box is designed around the theme of the Brisbane Olympics 2032. The lessons explore multiple possible engineering solutions, from waste management to enable a circular economy to sustainable Olympic village design. Our program includes experiments, group work and role playing to challenge student perceptions about Engineering
“ I really like the role play exercise and thinking like an engineer”
our impact to date
Delivered 85+ boxes across Australia and counting…
Reached over 1,700 students across regional and rural Australia
98% satisfaction from students participating in the program
Over half of program participants are considering a career in Engineering
What is included in the box?
The Box is delivered free of charge to your school and contains all the materials required to run 3-5 lessons:
Teacher guide, including how the lessons link back to the school curriculum and lesson plans
Boxes accomodate 30 students. However, worksheets and cards are reusable for use between multiple classes
USB with videos and soft copies of printable materials
Pre and post support for Teachers in delivering the program
We want Engineering in a Box in every school across Australia. To make it accessible it is:
Is free to secondary schools across Australia through industry sponsorship
Can be reused by the school for multiple classes
Does not require an internet connection or for students to have access to computers or table
“ “Engineers tie everything together and have to work with all different people””
