Whirligig Activity
An engineering design activity that introduces the Aerodynamic concepts (lift, drag, and gravity) for students to apply in the design and creation of a whirligig…
Standard: MS-ETS1-1
Composite Airplane Activity
An Engineering Design activity based on constructing and testing folded airplanes made from combined common household materials to model composite materials. A high-level adaptation of…
Roof Design Challenge Activity 2
This activity is a follow-up to the Roof Design Challenge Activity 1. Students continue to use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to design and build…
Roof Design Challenge Activity 1
A design challenge activity to design and build a roof that will not leak when exposed to simulated rain. The phenomena students explore is how…
EDP Engineering Notebook – Gravity Car Racers
Who can build the fastest car no longer than 8.5” and no wider than 5.5” to compete in the gravity racer challenge? Students will learn…
EDP Unit Plan – Gravity Car Racers
Who can build the fastest car no longer than 8.5” and no wider than 5.5” to compete in the gravity racer challenge? Students will learn…
Solar Car Multidisciplinary Lesson Collection
This in-depth lesson collection includes everything a teacher needs to facilitate a multidisciplinary solar car unit. Students will investigate the scientific and mathematical principles required…