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Teach Engineering: Hot Problem Solving ActivityTeach Engineering: Hot Problem Solving Activity
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TeachEngineering
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Grade
9th - 10th
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Science
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990L
Activity

Teach Engineering: Hot Problem Solving

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Student teams follow the steps of the engineering design process to meet the challenge of getting their entire class from one location on the playground to the sidewalk without touching the ground between. The class develops a well thought-out plan while following the steps of the engineering design process. Then, they test their solution by going outside and trying it out. Through the post-activity assessment, they compare their problem-solving experience to real-life engineering challenges, such as creating new forms of transportation or new product invention.

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brainstorming, engineering, engineering design, stem

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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