Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Construction Technologies: Construct the Strongest Bridge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will work in pairs to create three simple types of bridges. They will observe quantitatively how the bridges work under load and why engineers use different types of bridges for different places. They also will...
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Engineering Behind Levi's Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Through its engineering and design, Levi's Stadium has aimed to provide the best fan experience of all of the stadiums and has changed the dynamics of live sporting events.
Website
University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Mceer: Earthquake Engineering to Extreme Events

For Students 9th - 10th
Information from the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research guided toward enhancing the ability of communities to survive and rebuild after an earthquake. Includes current news and conferences, and information about...
Handout
Other

University of Cincinnati: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history and the science of DNA. Content also examines and considers the possibilities of genetic engineering and mutation.
Lesson Plan
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Mqed: Forces and Forms in Large Structures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The downloadable monograph investigates forces and forms in large structures. Three teaching units are included that explore bridge engineering.
Handout
Other

Structurae: Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
Some basic information on the Opera House, including a listing of its designer and architects. A photo of the structure accompanies the information.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Built in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection documents achievements in architecture, engineering, and design in the United States and its territories. Highlights of the collection include windmills, bridges, and buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Online Course
Yale University

Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-three university-level lectures, available in audio, video, or text format, from a course on the architecture of ancient Rome. With coverage of Roman engineering and technology, materials, and significant structures and sites.