Could you build a motor for a hair dryer? Viewers of a short video watch as the narrator compares a hair dryer motor to an electric motor built from a kit. Each component of the hair dryer motor correlates to a component in the electric motor.

Concepts

engineering design, motors, electric motors, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create a graphic organizer and/or diagram that compares the two motors

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals need to have familiarity with terminology related to motors
• Can be seen in conjunction with the previous two videos (What is Inside a Hair Dryer?) or independently

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Detailed explanations make the concept clear

Cons

• Seems to reference a video not in the series, with no indication of where to find it