Explore the concept of engineering through urban planning with a video that strives to answer the question, "How can we use engineering to design a city that is safe, healthy, sustainable, and fun to live in?" Additionally, future engineers are encouraged to use the engineering process to design their own city equipped with everything they believe makes it the perfect place to live.

 

Concepts

engineers, engineering design, urban planning, problem solving techniques, variables, isolating the variable, trials, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a grand conversation focusing on the positive aspects about where your pupils live and what they would want in their dream city
• In small groups, or independently, plan the perfect city; encourage scholars to be creative in their design and presentation to the class
• Invite learners to send pictures of their ideal city to the show and let the class know what happens in return 

Classroom Considerations

• The final episode in a series of 17 videos that discusses the engineering process

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Not to worry if you haven't seen the other videos in this engineering series; the host carefully reviews the engineering process that was already introduced so new viewers are up to speed on the concept
• The video contains detailed examples and highlights important information and definitions 
• Learner engagement is enhanced through captivating graphics, cartoon characters, sound effects, and youth-oriented jokes 

Cons

• The host is a fast talker; pause and replay as necessary