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Dream Building: Frank Lloyd Wright 1867 – 1959

For Teachers 10th
As a part of an architecture unit, 10th graders research and draw a building's exterior. They view images of buildings Frank Lloyd Wright has designed, attend lecture, conduct research on architectural design, and then draw an exterior...
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Freestanding Structures: A Tech Museum Floor Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students attempt to design the tallest structure that they can with the given materials which are wooden dowels and rubber bands. They discuss the physics of their structure and how they would improve it the next time they built a...
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Amazing Triangles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Student scientists investigate triangle structures. In this building lesson plan, young scholars explore how to design triangle braces in the construction of structures in order to build a stronger base.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Telescoping Periscope

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Ahoy, matey! Here is an engineering expedition that mini mariners are sure to be swept away by! After reading a brief description and history of periscopes, they work in crews to construct one. Use this activity to enhance a lesson on...
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NASA

Rain Gauge Activity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Complete teacher narrative and presentation slides for teaching about Earth's water make up the bulk of this lesson. Embedded within the slide show, you will find videos about the water cycle, keeping track of the limited supply of fresh...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Classroom Paper Recycling

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
After reading about the history and recycling of paper, creative crafters collaborate to think of a new process for making recycled paper. A complete teacher's guide and student worksheets are included. There is no written procedure for...
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Teach Engineering

Introduction to Water Chemistry

For Teachers 7th - 9th
What are the issues surrounding water quality? Viewers of this short presentation gain information about the importance of clean water, the lack of fresh water, water contamination, and ways that engineers treat water. 
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Geothermal Energy

For Teachers 5th - 8th
With Earth Day quickly approaching, as well as many science fairs, why not challenge your class to investigate geothermal energy or other renewable energy resources? There are five driving questions explored in depth here, as well as...
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Engineering in Sports

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore physical education by completing a quiz in class. In this engineering lesson plan, students identify different ways engineering has made sports safer such as stronger padding and helmets, stronger equipment and smarter...
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Design a Running Shoe for a Triathlete

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a new triathlete shoe. They consider several elements of engineering design to develop concepts for a new shoe.
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Aerospace Engineering

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Learners explore oil field applications of Shape Memory Alloys.  In this engineering lesson plan students divide into groups and research mini research applications then complete a project. 
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Design and Construct a Road Sign Support

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use simple materials to design, build and test a model of a free standing structure used to support overhead road signs.
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Sparky's Engineer: A Story Book Introduction to Engineering

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate what an engineer does. In this engineering lesson, students read the book "Sparky's Engineer" and analyze the different types of engineers that are referenced in the book. The students identify tools and machines...
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Aerodynamic Design

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research aerodynamic design. In this aerodynamic design lesson plan, students investigate wind resistance on a car. Students explore the reasons necessary for aerodynamic design.
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Jet Engine Magazine

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore physics by creating a magazine cover in class. In this flight lesson, students identify the motion and force that must be generated in order for a jet engine to lift off the ground. Students create a cover for a...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Sticky Engineering Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the properties of different adhesives. In this physics lesson plan, students construct a building structure and determine what glue to use in the process. They present their design in class.
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Engineering Design and Problem Solving

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine the pixels in photos. In this engineering lesson, 12th graders design a picture mosaic using the computer. They design their own class picture.
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Introduction to Lego Engineering

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine engineering by utilyzing legos.
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Jet Engine Magazine Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a magazine highlighting their favorite type of of jet engine.
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Junkyard Wars: Air Movers

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars study Rube Goldberg machines.  In this investigative lesson plan students design and build a machine that uses several steps to move an aluminum can. 
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Products of an Electrical Engineer

For Teachers K
Students explore products made by an electrical engineer. In this engineering activity, students complete two worksheets identifying products made by an electrical engineer.
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Engineers for a Sustainable World

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students experiment with making a water filtration system. In this engineering lesson, students get into groups and are challenged to use only eight items to create a water filter. When finished, students compare and contrast their results.
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Chemical Engineering: Volcanoes

For Teachers K
Students study volcanoes using a chemical engineering project. In this volcanoes activity, students create a model town and discuss the properties of a volcano. Students then make a volcano using a chemical engineering format for their...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Shipping For Survival

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore package engineering and investigate design.  In this shipping instructional activity students are given a flower and are to come up with a packaging that will allow the flower to get to its destination as fresh as...

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