MSI Simple Machines

June 16, 2016

Resource Type: Game

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Age Group: 11-13

Help Twitch use found objects to create simple machines, devices that will help him solve challenges with a minimum of force, collect the parts and stay out of trouble.

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Lesson Plan

Heart of the Matter

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Age Group: 11-13

Lesson focuses on the engineering and operation of artificial heart valves, and the interface between man and machine.

Lesson Plan

Toxic Popcorn Design Challenge

Engineering Discipline: Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Stem Field: Forces and Motion

Age Group: 11-13

This lesson introduces students to the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges. Students work in teams to solve the challenge…