Students use simple machines that demonstrate force, friction, work and power. They investigate and explain simple machines.

Students are introduced to genetics along with genetic diseases and heredity. In groups, they complete a Punnett Square to determine the dominant and recessive genes. After viewing diagrams, they identify the characteristics of DNA and...

Students demonstrate a sequence of events through the creation of an animated flowchart. Students research the internet and select parts involved in assembling a car. They animate the model and the parts. Students create a flow chart...

Learners examine the steps and decisions that are made when drafting an environmental statute. They examine the interplay of opinions, values, beliefs, and science in the development of law. They identify methods to obtain information...

In this wave energy activity, students read about the energy created by water movement and how it is utilized to create electrical energy through two ocean wave energy converters. They answer three critical thinking questions about the...

In this physics learning exercise, students complete 11 short answer questions related to general metrology. They define basic metrological terms.

 In this online worksheet students answer a series of 14 essay or short answer questions explaining the DC generator theory. The correct answer is available to check their responses to each question. The questions vary in...

In this electrical circuit worksheet, high schoolers answer 5 open ended questions about the design and safety of an AC-DC power supply.

In this electrical instructional activity, students answer a series of 6 open-ended questions about pulse-width signal generators. This instructional activity is printable and the answers are revealed online.

In this Big Ben worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...

Students define specific waste materials that could be used as aggregate in concrete. In this aggregate and waste lesson plan, students brainstorm on how to incorporate waste in construction and define different aggregate materials.

Third graders learn how to use solar power.  For this sun, technology and energy lesson, 3rd graders learn how the solar power from the sun can give off energy, learn about solar panels, discuss their uses and benefits, and design a...

Students explore genetic variation within a population. In this genetic adaptation lesson plan, students investigate the reasons contributing to genetic adaptation. Students collaborate and analyze DNA models. Multiple resources are...

This is the website for the University of California at Berkeley's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

This is the website for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Website of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. The site has information on degree programs, research, etc.

This site is the homepage of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Learn about the general job functions of mechanical engineers, the industries that hire them and the occupation's employment prospects.

The mechanical engineering technician supports the mechanical engineer in designing all sorts of things we use in our everyday lives. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a mechanical engineering...

All kinds of apparatus used in every day life are designed by the mechanical engineer. The career casts a broad engineering net. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a mechanical engineer, as well as the...

An overview of the field of mechanical engineering with a focus on the career areas available to those with a mechanical engineering background or experience.

This is the website from the The Institution of Mechanical Engineers for a mechanical engineering professional society in the United Kingdom.

A career in Mechanical Engineering is profiled.Included: Mechanical Engineering overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.