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The KEEN Program has many pre-developed classroom presentations that can be delivered. We also offer the opportunity for teachers to have a presentation custom designed to suit the needs of the class. Just ask us and we will do our best to address the current curriculum and interests.

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All KEEN presentations are typically delivered with all needed materials provided, just bring your students.
The Content with Activities section, includes content where students are asked to Plan, Design and Construct, in keeping with engineering concepts.

They are asked to:

work in teams,
have a time frame,
and usually obtain a reward for being the best “engineers.”

The Content without Activities section, includes content that is typically presentation and discussion based. However, you can certainly expect quite a bit of interaction between the presenter and students. All KEEN presentations are typically delivered with all needed materials provided; the teacher just brings the students!

CONTENT WITH ACTIVITIES

Aluminum Boats A splash into the science in floating! Students will explore why boats stay above water, how buoyancy and Archimedes’ principle work, and why aluminum makes such great boats. Then they will test their skills with hands-on challenges – from sink-or-float predictions to building mini boats and loading them with coins until they finally go under.	Bridge Building 101 A dynamic look at how bridges stay strong! Students will explore how structures handle forces like weight, wind, compression, and tension, then discover the unique designs of beam, arch, suspension, cable-stayed, truss, and covered bridges. It’s an inside look at the engineering that keeps these giants standing.	Structures Straw Towers A high-energy look at how structures stand tall! Students will explore the history and science of structural engineering – learning about forces like axial loads, moments, and torsion – before diving into the world of towers and their different designs. Then they’ll put their engineering skills to work by building their own straw towers in a timed, hands-on challenge.
Aerodynamics A fast and fun look at how things fly! Students will explore aerodynamics, why it matters and the four forces that make flight possible. They’ll even discover how bridges use aerodynamics too – then put their knowledge to the test in hands-on paper airplane challenge.	Civil Engineering: Building the World Around Us A big-picture look at the engineers who build our world! Students will explore how civil engineering shapes everything from roads and bridges to water systems and railways, learn about it’s history and growth in Kentucky, and see how engineers plan, design, build, and maintain the structures communities rely on every day.	Underground Utility Damage Prevention: Locating Utilities A fast-paced look at the hidden world beneath our feet! Students will explore different utilities, learn how professionals locate them before digging, discover the tools used to find underground pipes and cables, and then try locating utilities themselves in a hands-on activity.

CONTENT WITHOUT ACTIVITIES

Should I Be an Engineer A quick dive into what it really means to be an engineer! Students explore why engineering is a creative, tech-powered, problem-solving career, learn the steps of the engineering process, discover different engineering fields, and even hear about KYTC scholarships that can help launch their future in engineering.	Transportation Engineering A behind the scenes look at how transportation engineers keep people and goods moving safely and smoothly! Students will explore how engineers plan and design roads, railways, signs, and traffic systems. They’ll learn how transportation projects are developed and maintained, and why it matters. The presentation also highlights pathways to becoming a civil engineer and the KYTC scholarships that can help them get there.	Geometry A quick journey into how engineers use geometry to solve real-world problems! Students will see how shapes like circles, triangle, and lines guide the design of roads, bridges, buildings, and more – then discover careers that rely on geometry every day. By the end, they’ll realize geometry isn’t just in math class…it’s everywhere around them.
Intro to KEEN A fun introduction to KEEN – the Kentucky Engineering Exposure Network! Students will discover how KEEN brings engineering to life through creative, hands-on outreach, school partnerships, career fairs, and programs that inspire future engineers. It’s all about opening doors, sparking curiosity, and sharing KEEN’s vision for Kentucky’s next generation of problem solvers.	Ribbons Across the Land A journey through the evolution of transportation! Students will explore how travel grew from river routes and steamboats to railroads, turnpikes, and finally the interstate highway system. The presentation highlights Kentucky’s role in this story, including fun highway facts and a look at the state’s major interstate routes.	KEEN Road Designs: SAFERoad Solutions A fast tour through the world of roadway design! Students will explore SAFERoad Solutions and learn how different interchanges – like cloverleaf, diamond, SPUI, double-crossover diamond, continuous-flow, roundabouts, and RCUTs – keep traffic moving safely and smoothly, with videos and graphics bringing each design to life.