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TryEngineering

Give Binary a Try!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Young scholars apply binary code in software applications for computer engineers. In this binary code lesson, students read about binary code and its applications to computer engineers. They download software and read an online binary...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Clipper Creations

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Students create their own model of a nail clipper. They practice using engineering design and model building. They also identify different kinds of small levers.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Critical Load

For Teachers 3rd - 9th Standards
Learners analyze critical load and how to reinforce the design of a structure to hold more weight. They examine basic structures and which materials to select. They create a prototype to hold more and more weight.
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Lesson Plan
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Build Your Own Robot Arm

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Learners explore design, construction, and teamwork as they design and develop robot arm at least 18 inches in length using common materials.
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Lesson Plan
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Two Button Buzzer Circuit

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Learners explore circuit structure, draw a schematic for it, and construct a two button buzzer model out of wires, a battery, buttons (switches), and a buzzer.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Design and Build A Better Candy Bag

For Teachers 2nd - 12th Standards
Young scholars discuss how the final design for a product can affect its success. They work together to design and develop a better candy bad. They predict the volume and strength they need for the bag to be successful.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Electric Switches

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Students examine how electric circuits are controlled with a switch. They incorporate a switch into a battery/bulb circuit. They design and create their own switches using everyday materials.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

History of Computing – EEEEK- A Mouse!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Students examine the concepts of computer and mechanical engineering. They dissemble a computer mouse and create a new design for the mouse. They also design new enhancements for the mouse over time.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Sticky Engineering Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Students explore the properties of different adhesives. In this physics lesson plan, students construct a building structure and determine what glue to use in the process. They present their design in class.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Sail Away

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Pupils examine what naval architects and marine engineers do.  In this engineering lesson plan students work in teams and design a boat with a sail structure. 
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Pollution Patrol

For Teachers 2nd - 12th Standards
Students design and build an outdoor air pollution detector, test their designs, and communicate their results.  In this investigative instructional activity students work in teams to design their detectors and use everyday items to do...
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TryEngineering

Here Comes the Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Students explore concept of how solar energy is gathered by solar panels and adapted to provide power to machines, disassemble solar powered calculator and explore component parts, and work in teams to suggest design enhancements to the...
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TryEngineering

Pulleys and Force

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Learners investigate pulleys and pulley systems. They demonstrate how multiple pulleys dramatically reduce required force. They study hoe pulley systems are used in machines and impact everyday life.