Posted on December 18th, 2007 by ASEE
Grade Level: 7 (6-8) Group Size: Not defined Time Required: 100 minutes Summary: Students will conduct several simple lab activities to learn about the five fundamental load types that can act on structures: tension, compression, shear, bending, and torsion. In this activity, students will play the role of molecules in a beam subject to various [...]
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Posted on December 11th, 2007 by ASEE
Grade Level: 5 (3-6) Group Size: 2 Time Required: 50 minutes Summary: Students learn about biomimicry and how engineers often imitate nature in the design of innovative new products. They demonstrate their knowledge of biomimicry by practicing brainstorming and designing a new product based on what they know about animals and nature. Engineering Connection: Engineers [...]
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