| Dangerous Air |
By tracing the movement of radiation released during an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, students see how air pollution, like particulate matter, can become a global issue. |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
 Science
S100D7F5 S100F4B7 S1015D9B S1022DDF
Math
S103C285 |
45 minutes |
1 |
US$ 0.00 |
| Density Rainbow and the Great Viscosity Race |
Students explore the densities and viscosities of fluids as they create a colorful 'rainbow' using household liquids. While letting the fluids in the rainbow settle, students conduct 'The Great Viscos...
... moreStudents explore the densities and viscosities of fluids as they create a colorful 'rainbow' using household liquids. While letting the fluids in the rainbow settle, students conduct 'The Great Viscosity Race,' another short experiment that illustrates the difference between viscosity and density. Later, students record the density rainbow with sketches and/or photography.
...less |
7 (6-9) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S100351E S10069B9 S100D7F5 S100F4B7 S1012041 S1015D9B |
40 minutes |
2 |
US$ 8.00 |
| Design a Bicycle Helmet |
The goal of the activities is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with safety products. Using a bicycle helmet helps to protect the brain and neck during a crash. In orde...
... moreThe goal of the activities is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with safety products. Using a bicycle helmet helps to protect the brain and neck during a crash. In order to do this effectively, helmets must have some sort of crushable material to absorb the shock of a collision and a strap system to ensure that the protection stays in place. The exact design of the helmet will depend on the needs and specifications of the user. In this activity students will be introduced to the biomechanical characteristics of helmets. They will be asked to incorporate these characteristics into designs for helmets for various applications.
...less |
9 (9-10) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S100EC7C |
95 minutes |
4 |
US$ 0.00 |
| Design a Flying Machine |
The purpose of this activity is for the students to draw a design for their own flying machine. They will apply their knowledge of aircraft design and the forces acting on them. The students will sta...
... moreThe purpose of this activity is for the students to draw a design for their own flying machine. They will apply their knowledge of aircraft design and the forces acting on them. The students will start with a brainstorming activity where they come up with creative uses for every day objects. They will then use their creativity and knowledge of airplanes to design their own flying machine.
...less |
5 (4-6) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S100D7F5 S1012041 S1015D9B
Math
S103C25E |
45 minutes |
2 |
US$ 1.00 |
| Design a Parachute |
After a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works, students will create a parachute using different materials that they think will work best. The students will test their designs, which wi...
... moreAfter a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works, students will create a parachute using different materials that they think will work best. The students will test their designs, which will be followed by a class discussion (and possible journal writing) to highlight which paper material worked best.
...less |
7 (6-8) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S1004F28 S1010C69 S1011180 S101D432 |
60 minutes |
|
US$ 0.00 |
| Design a Recycling Game! |
Students will design a game where players try to come up with alternative uses for used products. Students will brainstorm ideas for an effective board game format. |
4 (3-5) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S10047AA |
80 minutes |
|
US$ 0.00 |
| Design an Egyptian Playground |
Students are broken up into four groups. Each group will use their knowledge about Egypt to originate a playground for Egyptian children. This will involve brainstorming ideas on paper, building a pro...
... moreStudents are broken up into four groups. Each group will use their knowledge about Egypt to originate a playground for Egyptian children. This will involve brainstorming ideas on paper, building a prototype with Legos or other material, and explaining their ideas to the class in a five-minute presentation.
...less |
6 (6-8) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S1009558 S1010C69 S1011180 S1012153 S101D432 S10257A9 |
3 days |
4 |
US$ 0.00 |
| Design and Build a Rube Goldberg |
In this two-part activity, students design and build a Rube Goldberg machine. The open ended problem uses the engineering design process and can have a preset purpose, such as rolling a marble into a cup from a distance, or can be left for the students to decide. |
7 (6-8) |
Colorado (1995):
Science
S1002447 S100D7F5 |
75 minutes |
3 |
US$ 1.00 |
| Design Packing to Safely Mail Raw Spaghetti |
Students will use their creative skills to determine a way to mail raw spaghetti. The students will need to choose a way to safely package their raw spaghetti using only the materials provided. To tes...
... moreStudents will use their creative skills to determine a way to mail raw spaghetti. The students will need to choose a way to safely package their raw spaghetti using only the materials provided. To test the packing designs, the spaghetti will be mailed through the postal system and evaluated after delivery.
...less |
4 (3-5) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S100EBE2 S101F91A |
20 minutes |
|
US$ 4.00 |
| Design Weather Instruments using LEGO Sensors |
Students will design and create a LEGO structure that will house and protect a temperature sensor. They will leave the structure in a safe spot and check the temperature regularly and chart it. |
4 (3-5) |
Massachusetts (2001):
Science
S1005735 S100D107
Math
S1013DA8 S101B08D
Science
S101F91A
Math
S1021115 S1022E70 |
45 minutes |
|
US$ 0.00 |
