Sometimes, taking things apart is more fun than putting things together. Groups of learners participate in a reverse engineering activity. They dissect a device of their choosing to see how it works—great hands-on learning from the inside out!

Concepts

engineering design, product design, dissection, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite parents/guardians to help out with the activity
• Have pupils bring in old, unused devices from home

Classroom Considerations

• Some tools, such as screwdrivers, are necessary for the task

Pros

• Describes some engineering and science connections
• Lists some questions to use in discussion
  

Cons

• None