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In this video lesson, students learn to design, build and launch paper rockets, calculate how high they fly and improve their designs.
Students use the engineering design process to build a structure to handle the greatest load and gain first-hand experience with compression and tension forces.
Students study rocket stability as they design, construct and launch paper rockets using soda straws.
Students design and test parachute landing systems to successfully land a probe on target.
Students design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two "astronauts" when they land.
Students play a strategy card game that requires them to use problem-solving to successfully explore the Moon and Mars.
Students work in teams employing an iterative design process to design and build a water filtration device using commonly available materials.
Students design and build a solar hot water heater and see how big a temperature change they can get.
Using only pasta and glue, students design a rover that will travel down a one-meter ramp and then travel an additional one meter on a smooth, flat surface.
Student teams use the engineering design process and everyday materials to design an insulator that will keep a small amount of water from rapidly changing temperature.
Students learn how waves are used in communication with spacecraft and practice communicating using a similar process.
Teachable Moment .
Get the inside scoop on the Europa Clipper mission and its journey to explore an icy moon of Jupiter that could have conditions suitable for life. Plus, find ways to bring the excitement of the mission to your students.
In this challenge, students will use a model robotic arm to move items from one location to another. They will engage in the engineering design process to design, build and operate the arm.
Students use satellite data to help determine the greatest renewable energy potentials in any given region and develop graphing skills.
In this engineering challenge, students must stay within design limitations while creating a balloon and gondola system that can descend or ascend at a given rate or maintain its altitude.
