Curated OER
So You Want To Be A Mythbuster?
Middle schoolers recognize the parts used to construct a car. In this mythbuster lesson, students will use the scientific method to complete an experiment with student constructed cars to bust a myth. Middle schoolers will reflect...
Curated OER
Mythbusters
Eighth graders watch an episode of Mythbusters and answer questions that arise in the video about the scientific process. In this Mythbusters lesson plan, 8th graders complete a scientific investigation based on the video.
Curated OER
Protecting the Mummified Troll
Students develop an invisible security system to protect a mummified troll. In this security system lesson students view a portion of Mythbusters and begin their challenge.
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Engineering Your Future Ohio: Busting Myths
A good introduction to the engineering design process, this project has students conduct tests to "bust myths," modelling the processes and tests shown on the show Mythbusters.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Protecting the Mummified Troll
Students are introduced to the (hypothetical) task of developing an invisible (non-intrusive) security system to protect the school's treasured mummified troll! Solving the challenge depends on an understanding of the properties of...