Train your pupils to be master engineers. Young learners design a train that travels along a fishing line. The train needs to safely carry pennies as passengers without falling out.

Concepts

engineering design, trains, transportation, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals research modern trains in a journal entry
• Invite a transportation engineer to give a talk
  

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires a variety of materials

Pros

• Lists some suggestions on how to help learners if problems occur
  
• Provides questions to guide discussion time
  

Cons

• None