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EEEEK--A Mouse!
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how engineering solved the problem of human/computer interface.
Telescoping Periscope
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In this activity, learners explore the many uses of periscopes and how this simple device was designed and is used in many applications.
Cast Your Vote
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In this activity, learners explore how voting systems have changed with engineering advances over time. Learners work in teams to design their own voting system using easy to find materials.
Pipeline Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers develop pipeline systems to transport oil, water, gas, and other materials over very long distances.
Chair Lift Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the unique challenges in transportation engineering, such as devising a method for skiers or hikers to get to the top of a mountain.
Can You Copperplate?
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In this activity, learners explore chemical engineering and how the processes of chemical plating and electroplating have impacted many industries.
Pollution Patrol
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers design devices that can detect the presence of pollutants in the air.
Filtration Investigation
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In this activity, learners explore how engineering has developed various means to remove impurities from water.
Working with Watermills
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In this activity, learners explore how watermills have helped harness energy from water through the ages.
How the Rubber Meets the Road
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers design tire treads to increase safety and reliability.
Simple Submarine
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.
Milk Carton Boats
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF SciGirls Activity: Milk Carton Boat) is a full inquiry investigation into boat hull design.
The Power of Graphene
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This lesson focuses on graphene and its electrical properties and applications.
Spring Scale Engineering
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In this activity, learners explore how spring scales work and how they are used for non-exact weight measurement.
Water Tower Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers work to solve the challenges of a society, such as delivering safe drinking water.
Sticky Engineering Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems.
Wind Tunnel Testing
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In this activity, learners explore how wind tunnels provide feedback to engineers about the performance and durability of products such as planes, cars, and buildings.
Life Vest Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering behind life vests or personal flotation devices and the challenges met by these devices.
Infrared Investigations
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In this activity, learners explore how infrared technology is used by engineers to create equipment and systems for a variety of industries.
Series and Parallel Circuits
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In this activity, learners demonstrate and discuss simple circuits as well as the differences between parallel and serial circuit design and functions.