Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by ASEE
This “Nano Waterproofing” lesson explores how materials can be modified at the nano scale to provide features such as waterproofing and stain resistance. Student teams develop their own waterproofing technique for a cotton fabric and test their design against a fabric that has been altered through nanotechnology applications.
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Tags: Chemical, Class Activities, Design, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Lesson Plans, Nanotechnology
Posted on January 9th, 2010 by ASEE
The West Point Bridge Design Contest aims to provide middle school and high school students with a realistic, engaging introduction to engineering. The contest is provided as a service to education–and as a tribute to the Academy’s two hundred years of service to the United States of America. Contest registration opens January 28, 2010, with first qualifying round closing March 5, 2010.
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Tags: Bridge building, Bridge Design, Civil Engineering, Contest, Design, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by ASEE
In this lesson for grades 5-8, students learn how the process of reverse engineering helps improve technology. Students analyze the mechanisms of a push-toy then disassemble it and draw its inner mechanisms. They then make suggestions for improvements: effectiveness, improved functionality, ecological friendliness, and any additional functionality. Time required: 90 minutes.
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Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by ASEE
In this essay contest of EngineerGirl!, National Academy of Engineering, students are challenged to think like an engineer to solve a survival problem. In their essays, they must describe how to use the contents of a backpack and the surrounding environment to create shelter, gather food and water, or summon rescue. Please see the full description here or on the website for the specific requirements of this contest. Deadline: March 1, 2010.
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Tags: Design, Essay Contest, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5
Posted on November 7th, 2009 by ASEE
ToyChallenge is a national toy design competition for 5th-8th graders. Register for the 2010 contest by Nov. 20, 2009. The website provides help with brainstorming ideas, engineering design, and fundraising, as well as photos, videos, and discussion of previous winning entries.
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Posted on October 20th, 2009 by ASEE
The Engineering Pathway offers teaching and learning resources in engineering, applied science and math, computer science/information technology, and engineering technology for K-12 and university educators and students.
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Tags: Curriculum, Design, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Math, Science
Posted on December 11th, 2007 by ASEE
Students learn about biomimicry and how engineers imitate nature in the design of innovative new products. They demonstrate their knowledge by practicing brainstorming and designing a new product based on what they know about animals and nature.
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Posted on October 19th, 2007 by ASEE
Students learn about applied forces as they create pop-up-books through the art of paper engineering. They also learn the basic steps of the engineering design process.
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Posted on September 20th, 2007 by ASEE
Students use modeling clay to make a boat that will float in a tub of water. The object is to build a boat that will hold as much weight as possible without sinking. In the process of designing and testing their boats, students discover some of the basic principles of boat design and gain first-hand experience with concepts such as buoyancy and density.
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Tags: Class Activities, Design, Engineering Design, Engineering Design Process, Water
