Crash Course Kids
The Engineering Process
So, how do we go about being engineers? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks to us about the Engineering Process and why we should do things in order, as well as many of the questions we should ask along the way. This...
Science Buddies
Wearable Arduino Heart Rate Monitor
Design and build a programmable heart rate monitor in this engineering project.
Science Buddies
Iteration in the Engineering Design Process
Learn about the importance of iteration and failure in the engineering design process. Your design might not work perfectly on the first try, and that's OK! For a complete guide to the engineering design process, see the Science Buddies...
Science Buddies
How to Build a Rube Goldberg Machine
Rube Goldberg machines—machines that complete a simple task in a convoluted way—are intriguing, artistic, and fun! If you ever wanted to make one, this video will show you how the concept of kinetic energy can help you design and build a...
Science Buddies
The Engineering Design Process: An Eggstronaut Mission
How do engineers solve problems? They use the engineering design process to create the best possible solution. In this video, we will show you how to do it step-by-step as we prepare to send our eggstronaut on an interplanetary mission.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Designer: A Comfortable Cardboard Chair
Follow along in this video segment from ZOOM as 13-year-old Nick explains how he came up with a design, tested materials, and constructed his own cardboard chair. [2:51]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Designing a Model Membrane (2)
Students focus on the bioengineering problem of meeting the basic needs of an organism as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own model membrane. This is Part 2. It shows the lesson being conducted in a Grade 4 classroom...
Museum of Science
Ei E: Designing a Model Membrane (1)
Students focus on the bioengineering problem of meeting the basic needs of an organism as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own model membrane. This is Part 1. It shows the lesson being conducted in a Grade 4 classroom...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Design for Function
Cyberchase video in which the CyberSquad uses the design process to create an invention that will help them navigate some tricky terrain. Includes background reading and discussion questions. [3:52]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Inventor: Newspaper Crank
In this video segment from ZOOM, Andrew demonstrates how his invention helps him get ready for his paper route. [1:30]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What Is the Engineering Design Process?
This video segment adapted from "Building Big" outlines the step-by-step design process used by engineers. Includes background reading, discussion questions, and teaching tips. [4:50]
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Topic: Value Sensitive Design: Engaging Moral and Technical Imaginations
In this talk, professors will provide an introduction to Value Sensitive Design, foregrounding human values in the technical design process. [51:34]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Brain Safety Design Challenge
In this video from the Teaching Channel, 6th grade science teacher Channa Comer introduces her students to the engineering design process. Using eggs as model heads, students design and test football helmets to prevent injury to the...
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 12.2: The Engineering Process
How do we go about being engineers? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks to us about the Engineering Process and why we should do things in order, as well as many of the questions we should ask along the way. [5:17]
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 18.1: Defining a Problem
So, how do engineers even figure out what problem needs to get fixed? And what's the difference between identifying a problem and just complaining about something. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about how we can all...
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 18.2: Defining Success
In our last episode, Sabrina talked about how Engineers define the problems they need to solve. But how do you know when you've actually solved a problem? What do you expect to happen that would equal success? In this episode, Sabrina...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Murray Experiment: Car Experiment: Sesame Street
Come on Junior Engineers! Murray needs help making his car go farther. What changes can you make? This resource teaches STEM skills. [2:03]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: 3 D Design Problem Bank
See how members of the Design Girls Team at Brookwood School use 3D printing to solve problems for people in their community. [1:04]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Ice Cream
Pete Gosselin creates specialized machinery to produce the perfect balance of Chunky and Monkey. [1:03]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Cat Feeder Part 3
From prototype to finished product, watch as Nate puts the finishing touches on his cat feeder project! [3:24]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Cat Feeder Part 2
What is a prototype? Find out when Nate builds a prototype of his cat feeder! [3:11]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Cardboard Playhouse
Have you ever built a slide out of cardboard? Watch as Nate engineers a playhouse for his son, Calvin. [5:23]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: 3 D Printed Hand
Watch as Design Squad's Wes uses engineering to make a 3D-printed hand for Max. [4:06]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Kid Engineer: The Design Process
Watch as a group of young engineers use the design process to build a bike trailer. The process includes the following: Define the need, brainstorm, design, build, test & evaluate, redesign, share solution. [6:30]