Trebuchet Toss
In this lesson, students work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own trebuchet out of everyday items. They test their trebuchet, evaluate their results, and present to the class.
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12 - 18CATEGORIES:
Engineering Design, Mathematical Applications, Motion and Forces, Simple Machines
Assembly Line
Students will time themselves as they assemble a product individually that meets quality control criteria.
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Robot Basketball
The teacher will lead a class discussion about basketball and the different kinds of shots basketball players perform. A student will demonstrate how they throw a free-throw shot in basketball.
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10 - 18CATEGORIES:
Energy, Engineering Design, Mathematical Applications, Motion and Forces, Robotics, Simple Machines
Nano Waterproofing
Students learn about how nanotechnology has impacted manufacture and use of fabrics.
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8 - 18CATEGORIES:
Engineering Design, Properties of Materials, Structure of Matter, Technology
Oil Spill Solutions
Students learn how engineers develop equipment and procedures to reduce environmental impact from oil spills.
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8 - 18CATEGORIES:
Engineering Design, Environments and Resources
Popsicle Bridge
Students learn how bridges are designed to meet load, stress, and aesthetic challenges.
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8 - 18CATEGORIES:
Buildings and Structures, Engineering Design, Motion and Forces
Find it with GPS!
Students explore the impact of how technology can positively impact the world by learning about global positioning systems.
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Measuring the Wind
Students explore how anemometers record the strength of the wind and how this information is used to support society.
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Lesson Plan PDFAGE LEVELS:
8 - 18CATEGORIES:
Energy, Engineering Design, Mathematical Applications, Motion and Forces, Weather
Shake it up with Seismographs!
Students learn how seismographs record and can help predict earthquakes and other earth movements. They explore the impact of how technology can positively impact the world.
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Lesson Plan PDFAGE LEVELS:
8 - 18CATEGORIES:
Engineering Design, Motion and Forces, Technology
Working with Wind Energy
Students learn about wind energy and equipment used for both site testing and the conversion of wind to energy.
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