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In this engineering design activity, learners will design, test, and build a “haunting machine” to solve a Sherlockian mystery. Learners will experience the engineering design process, including the importance of planning, creating a prototype, recording data, and making improvements to an original design.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Scissors
- Stopwatches or clocks
- Fasteners (velcro, twisty ties, or rubber bands)
- (Optional) Tape
- Building supplies (pipe cleaners, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Gravity
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Research and Development
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Crime Science
- Literature
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Exhibits Development Group; Geoffrey M. Curley + Associates
Rights:
- All rights reserved, , 2014