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Workin' It Out
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In this activity, learners explore how to stay fit the fun way. Learners participate in three physical activities.
Designing a Wall
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In this engineering activity (page 5 of PDF), young learners investigate how materials and design contribute to the strength of a structure, particularly walls.
Clay Beams and Columns
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In this activity, learners make or use pre-made clay beams to scale and proportion. Specifically, they discover that when you scale up proportionally (i.e.
Breaking Point
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In this activity, learners build penetrometers to test leaf toughness. Biologists measure leaf toughness to study the feeding preferences of insects and bugs.
Bend That Bar
Learners play the role of materials engineers as they test the flexibility of different materials.
Stretching Wires
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In this activity, learners determine the elastic and plastic properties of different types of metal wires.