University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Arizona Mesa: Problem Solving Lesson Plans [Pdf]
Website includes lesson plans for high school problem-solving projects. Lesson plans are very detailed and include introduction to activity, timeline, and closure activity. Also included are student handouts. This website also contains a...
Code.org
Code Studio: Computational Thinking
Introduce the Computational Thinking model as a way of preparing real-world problems for digital representation. With nothing but paper and markers, students learn the four steps of computational thinking.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Citizen Science With Zooniverse
Students learn that ordinary citizens, including students like themselves, can make meaningful contributions to science through the concept of citizen science. Student groups act as engineering teams to brainstorm projects ideas for...
Science Museum of Minnesota
Thinking Fountain: Straws: Make a Glider
Design and construct a glider that files! Compare the flights with classmates' prototypes to test the success of your design.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre: Bobbin Holder for Reels of Wire
This very simple device has been made to try and stop 'bird's nest' tangles that can occur when using reels of fine wire.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre: Home Made Tripod
A simple home-made tripod is described that can be used for a variety of uses including lighting and for antennas. It can be made from pine, plywood and small brass hinges finished off with a coat or two of varnish.