DESIGNiT, BUILDiT, FIDGiT

June 16, 2016
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Resource Type: Game

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Solve challenges to save tiny creatures called Fidgits! Check out the library of challenges or make your own to share with friends.

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Lesson Plan

Robot Basketball

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Age Group: 11-13

This lesson demonstrates the difference between precision and accuracy. Students design a device that can shoot a basketball free-throw shot accurately every time.

Lesson Plan

Adaptive Device Design

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Age Group: 11-13

Collection: SPS

Lesson focuses on the engineering of adaptive or assistive devices, such as prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, grab bars, hearing aids, lifts, or braces.

Lesson Plan

Give Me a Brake

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Age Group: 11-13

Lesson focuses on brakes, force, and friction, using bicycle rim brakes to demonstrate basic braking mechanisms to stop, slow, or prevent motion.

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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

AC Motors

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Age Group: 11-13

Tinkercad

Engineering Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

From mind to design in minutes! Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It’s used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and…