Educator Resources
FLATE’s Educator Webinar Series provides resources for all STEM educators and anyone interested in outreach for manufacturing. Topics including facility tours, summer or after school programs, specific manufacturing education and/or career resources. Click here for upcoming webinars and to view previous webinars on demand: Webinar Series on Demand.
If you have suggested speakers or topics for the series, please contact us.
Lesson plans are classroom materials designed to enrich STEM classes. These instructional resources provide your students with real world scenarios relevant to manufacturers throughout Florida. Lesson plan includes material for teachers & students.
Discover the world of modern manufacturing as you learn about manufacturing/STEM careers. Resources are available for teachers and students with a wide range of information, from degree options to career education and planning. Students can create their own careers pathway, learn about salaries based on education & experience and much more.
Modules for Advanced Technological Education
These curriculum modules support a variety of engineering technology courses in different discipline areas; Alternative Energy Systems, Additive Mfg., Automation & Production Technology & MSSC CPT, Electromechanical, Fluid Mechanics, Vacuum Technology, FL Engineering Technology Core Courses, and much more.
A simulation game for soft skills to help improve teamwork, communication and leadership, skills that are essential in today’s work and personal relationships. It Is a hands-on activity, set in a manufacturing context. On this site you will find access to buy the full version of The TPF, short version TPF’s Short Shift, more activities focusing on production and communication skills. You will also find all the replacement files and worksheets for TPF Kits.
Made in Florida Teacher’s Guide: What’s Made in Your Backyard
This teacher guide includes 5 lessons with activities that can be used in classrooms for structured lessons about manufacturing, Florida manufacturers, manufacturing careers and manufacturing technologies. Material is available as a downloadable PDF file or hard copies are available upon request.
Florida Manufacturing Month Resources
These resources are designed to promote STEM careers and make a student tour of a manufacturing facility a rich educational experience You will find lesson plans designed to learn a lot and have fun while doing tours.
Resources for Girls in STEM – Find resources to help recruit girls into STEM programs. Includes best practices guide and access to webinars and conference materials.
Find out about FLATE’s fun summer camps. Students will learn to build and program the all new Lego® EV3 Mindstorms® Robot system, participate in team challenges and learn about the today’s high-tech industries.
The Florida Department of Education provides a comprehensive online education and planning system. Floridians will be able to explore careers, identify personal preferences for future employment, and learn about the educational requirements for specific professions.
