Use a scale drawing of the Hunley as a model from which to draw a full-scale version of the Confederate submarine, the CSS H.L. Hunley.

Using the Glass Box Theory, students will make scaled technical drawings of 3D objects. This site includes the challenge, tips, a lesson plan, and a place for students to document their engineering design process.

Create and interpret picture graphs. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video tutorial, or receive hints about how to create picture graphs. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.3 Draw a...

Read and interpret a double bar graphs. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.3 Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar...

During this instructional activity students practice measuring and converting to scaled measurements. Students measure various places on campus, such as a classroom or the gym. They place their findings on a spreadsheet. After converting...

Through this lesson, students will learn how to use ratios to create a scale drawing of their classroom's floor plan. It provides adaptations, discussion questions, assessment rubric, and suggested readings to help develop students'...

After contour drawing is mastered this tutorial is great for anyone who is a beginner at shading a drawing. Gives suggestions on how to teach shading with practical ideas.

Students analyze and begin to design a pyramid. Working in engineering teams, they perform calculations to determine the area of the pyramid base, stone block volumes, and the number of blocks required for their pyramid base. They make a...

Students learn about tornados and how engineers design structures to better withstand them. Students then design and draw a house that will better withstand a tornado. Students also learn about the Fujita Tornado Damage Score.