Engineer’s Day Special
Simple Paper Plane
1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
2. Fold the top two corners down to meet the centre crease.
3. Fold the new top edges down again to the centre line.
4. Fold the paper in half along the original centre crease.
5. Fold each side down to form the wings, lining up with the bottom edge.
The Engineer’s Mind
I build with _____(1) and _____(2) bright,
Solving _____(3) from _____(4) to night.
With _____(5) and _____(6), I make things _____(7),
From _____(8) tall to rockets' _____(9).
I love to _____(10), _____(11), and play—
An engineer’s _____(12) saves the day!
Answer Key
1. tools
2. dreams
3. problems
4. morning
5. plans
6. skills
7. right
8. bridges
9. flight
10. think
11. build
12. mind
Brainy Engineers
1. What do mechanical engineers work with?
→ Machines
2. Which engineer designs computer programs?
→ Software
3. What type of engineer builds dams?
→ Civil
4. What do engineers wear to protect their head?
→ Helmet
5. Which subject helps engineers with calculations?
→ Math
6. What do engineers use to design before building?
→ Blueprint
7. Which kind of engineer works with wires and circuits?
→ Electrical
8. What material is often used in construction?
→ Concrete
9. Which tool helps engineers measure angles?
→ Protractor
10. What do engineers solve?
→ Problems
11. Who is known as India’s greatest engineer?
→ Visvesvaraya
12. What natural force do engineers use in hydroelectric dams?
→ Water
13. Which part of a car might a mechanical engineer design?
→ Engine
14. What do we call the drawing of a machine or building?
→ Diagram
15. What helps software engineers test code?
→ Computer
Celebrate creativity, curiosity, and the power of engineering!
TINA KHATRI
Welcome to a day filled with fun, food, and flight—all inspired by the amazing world of engineers! In India, Engineer’s Day is celebrated every year on September 15th to honour Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of the country’s greatest engineers.
Today, you’ll make an Engineer’s Food sandwich that looks like a brainy face, fold a simple paper plane to soar through the skies, and solve a playful poem called The Engineer’s Mind.
You’ll also get to test your smarts with our Brainy Engineers trivia, exploring how engineers use tools, math, and creativity to solve real-world problems—just like Visvesvaraya!
So grab your bread, peas, and paper, and let’s build something incredible. Ready to invent, create, and fly? Let’s go!
Engineer’s Food
Ingredients
1 slice of bread
2 tbsp boiled peas (lightly mashed or whole)
1 tbsp cream cheese, hummus, or peanut butter (as "glue")
2 cucumber or cheese slices (for glasses)
2 olive slices, raisins, or blueberries (eyes)
1 cherry tomato or baby carrot round (nose)
1 red pepper strip or carrot stick (mouth)
Shredded carrot or lettuce (hair)
Simple Steps:
1. Spread the Base: Spread cream cheese (or hummus/peanut butter) on the slice of bread.
2. Add the Brain (Boiled Peas): Place the peas on the top half of the bread like a "brain". Let them be messy — it's fun!
3. Make the Face:
a. Place two cucumber or cheese circles as glasses.
b. Put olives or raisins inside for eyes.
c. Add a cherry tomato or baby carrot slice as a nose.
d. Use a red pepper or carrot stick for a smile or silly mouth.
4. Add Hair (Optional):
Use shredded carrots, lettuce, or cucumber strips around the top for goofy hair.
TINA KHATRI
Welcome to a day filled with fun, food, and flight—all inspired by the amazing world of engineers! In India, Engineer’s Day is celebrated every year on September 15th to honour Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of the country’s greatest engineers.
Today, you’ll make an Engineer’s Food sandwich that looks like a brainy face, fold a simple paper plane to soar through the skies, and solve a playful poem called The Engineer’s Mind.
You’ll also get to test your smarts with our Brainy Engineers trivia, exploring how engineers use tools, math, and creativity to solve real-world problems—just like Visvesvaraya!
So grab your bread, peas, and paper, and let’s build something incredible. Ready to invent, create, and fly? Let’s go!
Engineer’s Food
Ingredients
1 slice of bread
2 tbsp boiled peas (lightly mashed or whole)
1 tbsp cream cheese, hummus, or peanut butter (as "glue")
2 cucumber or cheese slices (for glasses)
2 olive slices, raisins, or blueberries (eyes)
1 cherry tomato or baby carrot round (nose)
1 red pepper strip or carrot stick (mouth)
Shredded carrot or lettuce (hair)
Simple Steps:
1. Spread the Base: Spread cream cheese (or hummus/peanut butter) on the slice of bread.
2. Add the Brain (Boiled Peas): Place the peas on the top half of the bread like a "brain". Let them be messy — it's fun!
3. Make the Face:
a. Place two cucumber or cheese circles as glasses.
b. Put olives or raisins inside for eyes.
c. Add a cherry tomato or baby carrot slice as a nose.
d. Use a red pepper or carrot stick for a smile or silly mouth.
4. Add Hair (Optional):
Use shredded carrots, lettuce, or cucumber strips around the top for goofy hair.
Simple Paper Plane
1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
2. Fold the top two corners down to meet the centre crease.
3. Fold the new top edges down again to the centre line.
4. Fold the paper in half along the original centre crease.
5. Fold each side down to form the wings, lining up with the bottom edge.
The Engineer’s Mind
I build with _____(1) and _____(2) bright,
Solving _____(3) from _____(4) to night.
With _____(5) and _____(6), I make things _____(7),
From _____(8) tall to rockets' _____(9).
I love to _____(10), _____(11), and play—
An engineer’s _____(12) saves the day!
Answer Key
1. tools
2. dreams
3. problems
4. morning
5. plans
6. skills
7. right
8. bridges
9. flight
10. think
11. build
12. mind
Brainy Engineers
1. What do mechanical engineers work with?
→ Machines
2. Which engineer designs computer programs?
→ Software
3. What type of engineer builds dams?
→ Civil
4. What do engineers wear to protect their head?
→ Helmet
5. Which subject helps engineers with calculations?
→ Math
6. What do engineers use to design before building?
→ Blueprint
7. Which kind of engineer works with wires and circuits?
→ Electrical
8. What material is often used in construction?
→ Concrete
9. Which tool helps engineers measure angles?
→ Protractor
10. What do engineers solve?
→ Problems
11. Who is known as India’s greatest engineer?
→ Visvesvaraya
12. What natural force do engineers use in hydroelectric dams?
→ Water
13. Which part of a car might a mechanical engineer design?
→ Engine
14. What do we call the drawing of a machine or building?
→ Diagram
15. What helps software engineers test code?
→ Computer