| 20/20 Vision |
In this activity, students determine their own eyesight and calculate what a good average eyesight value for the class would be. Students learn about technologies to enhance eyesight and how engineers play an important role in the development of these technologies. |
5 (3-5) |
Colorado:
 connections 6
data analysis, statistics, and probability 3
life science 3.3
measurement 5
number sense 1
processes of scientific investigations 1 |
50 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |
| A Case of Innovation |
A white paper is a focused analysis often used to describe how a technology solves a problem. In this literacy activity, students write a simplified version of a white paper on an alternative electric...
... moreA white paper is a focused analysis often used to describe how a technology solves a problem. In this literacy activity, students write a simplified version of a white paper on an alternative electrical power generation technology. In the process, they develop their critical thinking skills and become aware of the challenge and promise of technological innovation that engineers help to make possible. This activity is geared towards fifth grade and older students and computer capabilities are required. Some portions of the activity may be appropriate with younger students.
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6 (5-8) |
Colorado:
earth and space science 4.3
interrelationships 5
physical science 2.2 |
150 minutes |
4 |
US$ 0.00 |
| A Closer Look at Oil and Energy Consumption |
Students analyze international oil consumption and production data. They make several graphs to organize the data and draw conclusions about the overall use of oil in the world. |
4 (3-5) |
Colorado:
algebra 2
data analysis, statistics, and probability 3
earth and space science 4.1
interrelationships 5 |
50 minutes |
2 |
US$ 0.00 |
| A House is a House for Me |
Students brainstorm and discuss the different types of materials used to build houses in various climates. Small models of houses are built and tested against different climates. |
4 (3-5) |
Massachusetts:
earth and space science 1.9
engineering design 2.1, 2.3
materials and tools 1.1 |
75 minutes |
2 |
US$ 3.00 |
| A Merry-Go-Round for Dirty Air |
Students observe and discuss a cup and pencil model of a cyclone to better understand how this pollutant recovery method functions in cleaning industrial air pollution. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado:
connections 6
data analysis, statistics, and probability 3
earth and space science 4.2
interrelationships 5
processes of scientific investigations 1 |
15 minutes |
1 |
US$ 0.25 |
| A Place in Space |
The students will use a "real" 3D coordinate system. They will have 3 axes at right angles, and a plane (the XY plane) that will be able to slide up and down the Z axis. The students will then be gi...
... moreThe students will use a "real" 3D coordinate system. They will have 3 axes at right angles, and a plane (the XY plane) that will be able to slide up and down the Z axis. The students will then be given several coordinates and asked to find these points in space. They will also be asked to find the coordinates of the 8 corners of a box with given dimensions.
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6 (6-9) |
North Carolina:
geometry 3.4
measurement 2.1 |
25 minutes |
3 |
US$ 3.00 |
| A Recipe for Air |
Students use M&Ms?? to create a pie graph that expresses their understanding of the composition of air. The students discuss why knowing this information is important to engineers. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado:
computations 6
connections 6
earth and space science 4.2
interrelationships 5
physical science 2.1 |
35 minutes |
1 |
US$ 1.00 |
| A Roundabout Way to Mars |
Students explore orbit transfers and, specifically, Hohmann transfers. They investigate the orbits of Earth and Mars by using cardboard and string. Students learn about the planets' orbits around the ...
... moreStudents explore orbit transfers and, specifically, Hohmann transfers. They investigate the orbits of Earth and Mars by using cardboard and string. Students learn about the planets' orbits around the sun, and about a transfer orbit from one planet to the other. After the activity, students will know exactly what is meant by a delta-v maneuver!
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7 (6-8) |
Colorado:
earth and space science 4.4
geometry 4
interrelationships 5
measurement 5
number sense 1
processes of scientific investigations 1 |
30 minutes |
2 |
US$ 5.00 |
| A Simple Solution for the Circus |
In this activity, students are challenged to design a contraption using simple machines to move a circus elephant into a rail car. After students consider their audience and constraints, they work in groups to brainstorm ideas and select one concept to communicate to the class. |
7 (6-8) |
Colorado:
interrelationships 5
physical science 2.3
processes of scientific investigations 1 |
30 minutes |
3 |
US$ 0.00 |
| A Spectral Mystery |
Students use the spectrograph from the "Building a Fancy Spectrograph" activity to gather data about light sources. Using their data, they make comparisons between different light sources and make conjectures about the composition of a mystery light source. |
7 (6-8) |
Colorado:
connections 6
earth and space science 4.2
interrelationships 5
physical science 2.1, 2.2
processes of scientific investigations 1 |
40 minutes |
1 |
US$ 12.50 |
