Through inquiry-based learning, students are able to experience and investigate the biogeochemical cycles. They utilize the engineering design process in order to design and construct compost bins. They also design a method for scientifically testing the validity of snack food companies’ advertisements that their packages are manufactured with 100% compostable materials. Throughout the composting process,…
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In studies done with pilots testing cockpit displays, lower reaction times (more desirable) were found with chromatic color schemes when compared to monochrome codes. Careful management of color must be utilized to “meet legibility, attention management, and color coding demands” in the new complex cockpit and air traffic control displays. This investigation will help students…
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Engineering Community Gardens Google Site. In partnership with an NSF: RET grant and the University of Dayton the Dayton Regional STEM Center presents the following unit. In this lesson, students are given specific constraints in which they apply energy transformations while designing a water collection and transport system. Teams of students will collaborate to assist…
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Nature of Flight The lesson will focus on how the principles of flight are demonstrated in nature and how nature can provide models for man-made air vehicles. Mankind has learned (and is learning) a great deal by observing living organisms in an attempt to replicate their physical abilities. The intent of this lesson is to…
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In this lesson, students work in small groups to design, plan and create a three-dimensional model of a safe playground. Students will conduct research to determine the specific needs for the playground and design and draw a scale model of their playground which must include a slide, climbing structure, swing set, and at least one…
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In this activity, students will be given a specific set of materials to use as they apply their knowledge of surface area and volume to design a net for a prism that could function like a small backpack. After a pre-activity discussion on surface area and volume, students will address design constraints and the engineering…
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