Lesson Plan

Product Dissection

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Sometimes, taking things apart is more fun than putting things together. Groups of learners participate in a reverse engineering activity. They dissect a device of their choosing to see how it works—great hands-on learning from the inside out!

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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite parents/guardians to help out with the activity
  • Have pupils bring in old, unused devices from home
Classroom Considerations
  • Some tools, such as screwdrivers, are necessary for the task
Pros
  • Describes some engineering and science connections
  • Lists some questions to use in discussion
Cons
  • None