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Engineering
Students examine how Shell uses engineering. In this engineering principles lesson plan students visit a web-pages, answer questions, and examine the ways that engineers go about exploring different ideas.
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A Garden on the Moon
Students identify criteria and constraints related to the design and development of a plant growth chamber. In this engineering activity students apply the engineering design process to solve a problem.
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Engineered Music
Young scholars study engineering design. In this engineering music lesson students plan and construct a design while working in groups.
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Elements of Biology: The Cell
Students study tissue engineering and its risks and benefits. For this biology lesson students take a stand on a side then research and support their position.
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Building a Bridge
Third graders discover architecture and functionality by constructing a bridge. In this bridge engineering lesson, 3rd graders utilize cardboard, straws, towel tubes and plastic bottles to create a model bridge similar to ones seen...
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A Simple Machines Activity
Fourth graders observe examples of simple machines found in the school, playground, and work environment. In this simple machines instructional activity, 4th graders review simple machines by viewing three web sites. Students tour the...
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Cracking the Code
Students explore encoding systems and decoding technology. In this barcoding lesson plan students examine how coding impacts society including distribution, and inventory.
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Science Quizzes: Engineering Quiz
In this engineering science quiz worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions regarding civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and aerospace engineering.
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Introduction of Careers in Technical and Engineering
Ninth graders explore career opportunities in technology and engineering. In this engineering lesson, 9th graders design plans and build machines to perform tasks.
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A Design for a Fireplace: Extreme Home Makeover
Young scholars examine a relief structure focusing on style, relief, and design. Students discuss and analyze the sculpture Sketch for a Fireplace Overmantel by Francesco Antonio Franzoni. Young scholars brainstorm about the...
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Wheelies
Students design wheels for a coaster car to travel varying terrain. In this motion and friction lesson, students discuss friction and motion and test wooden wheels on a track. Students then brainstorm how to increase friction and bring...
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Functional Classroom Design
Students work in groups to design an effective and functional classroom. In this classroom design lesson, students discuss community and make a mental map and sketch of their classroom. Students complete a handout about the design...
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The Strength of Shapes
In this scientific investigation worksheet, students follow the provided procedures to examine the strength of shapes and then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Engineering and the Senses: Smell
Students define the sense of smell. In this smell sense lesson plan, students review their five senses and define the importance of smell. Students practice smelling and identifying items in bags. Students discuss the importance of smell...
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Biomedical Engineering: Wacky Shoes
Students create 'wacky' shoes as a part of a biomedical engineering activity. In this bioengineering lesson, students investigate old shoes cut in half and discuss the purpose of each shoe layer. Students use a shoe template to design...
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Sparky's Engineer: A Story Book Introduction to Engineering
Students investigate what an engineer does. In this engineering lesson, students read the book "Sparky's Engineer" and analyze the different types of engineers that are referenced in the book. The students identify tools and machines...
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Science TV: Making it Real
Learners explore the ways science is presented in a children's television show. Students conduct internet research, and then create and design a skit that highlights the problem-solving process.
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Sound Environment Shapes
Students learn about a "sound environment" and how it is important when building a structure. In this sound environment lesson plan, students learn how acoustical engineering is important to building a structure and how sound waves...
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Swim to and from the Sea!
Students come up with devices that would aid the salmon life cycle in passing through a dam. In this dam lesson, students learn about the salmon migration. They then come up with devices that would help the natural life cycle of salmon...
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Magnesium: From Sea Water to Fireworks
For this magnesium worksheet, learners read about how magnesium is extracted from sea water and the different uses of magnesium. Then students complete 4 short answer questions.
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The Electromagnetic Crane
Learners explore electromagnetism, simple machines and the design process. They use the concepts of electromagnetism to design and build a device that uses an electromagnet, a pulley and a lever using the provided Engineering Design...
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Tower Challenge
Students investigate how buildings are able to support a great amount of weight and stand on their own. They participate in a class discussion about engineering, and in small groups construct a free standing tower that is one meter...
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What Is Engineering Design
Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of designing and building large scale buildings. They conduct research using the internet and other resources in order to apply mathematics and architectural design principals in...
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Creating The Blueprints
Students engage in a lesson in order to create blueprints to design an original floorplan. They use graphing paper and drawing tools to demonstrate knowledge of the lesson objectives. Students label and use the right kind of proportions...