Instructional Video
Museum of Science

Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 1

K - 1st
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Leif, a boy from Denmark, learns about mechanical engineering as he designs his own windmill. [13:38]
Instructional Video
Museum of Science

Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 1

K - 1st
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Leif, a boy from Denmark, learns about mechanical engineering as he designs his own windmill. [12:42]
Instructional Video
Learn Engineering

Learn Engineering: Cutting Force Analysis: Merchant's Circle

11th - 12th
Did you know that tools used to make mechanical structures experience forces? Learn how to predict those forces using Merchant's circle analysis. Site also includes an article which discusses all concepts covered in the video. [5:44]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: What Is a Torsion Spring Hinge?

3rd - 8th
See how adding this spring to a hinge makes it easier to open or close. [0:36]
Instructional Video
Other

Matlab: Understanding Control Systems, Part 2: Feedback Control Systems

4th - 8th
Explore introductory examples to learn about the basics of feedback control systems. Learn how feedback control is used to automate processes, and discover how it deals with system variations and unexpected environmental changes. The...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: One Way Valve Animation

3rd - 8th
See how a one-way valve works. [0:35]
Instructional Video
Other

Basics of Mechanical Systems

2nd - 5th
What are the essential parts to a mechanical system, and what roles do they play? [2:46]