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This DiscoverE Challenge: Pen Factory activity also includes:
Manufacture a great lesson on industrial manufacturing. A fun resource has learners use the production of pens to consider how assembly lines work. They write out a set of instructions for assembling a pen, test it out, then determine if improvements can be made.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have the class write a journal entry about their experience
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a set of pens and a stopwatch
- Scholars should have knowledge of the engineering design process
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes a teacher reference guide
- Provides a worksheet with directions for the activity
Cons
- None