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Engineering Career Research and Brochure Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Engineering Career Research and Brochure Project has students utilize Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher to showcase their research about an engineering career of choice. In addition to allowing students to build skills in those programs, they also develop their skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In this project, students research an engineering career of their choice, following a list of required information and then create a tri-fold brochure in either Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher to share that information. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Student Expectations & Rubric - Research & Brochure Project
• Career Brochure Sample
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Digital Engineering Notebook - Fully Editable in PowerPoint & Google Slides
By Innovations in Technology
These fully editable, general Engineering Notebook pages allow students to keep their notebooks on the computer using either Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Teachers digitally send students the page(s) they need for the lesson via Google Drive (or other file sharing) or through a LMS such as Google Classroom or Edmodo. Students then add the specific sheet to their file (digital notebook) and complete, following the teacher’s instructions.
These are GENERAL sheets (see list below) that can be used with most lessons in an engineering class, STEM class or an engineering unit in a science class. They are not lesson specific and do not include actual questions or activities.
These were designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources (includes instructions for editing, uploading, downloading and sharing)
• Student handout: Instructions for Download and Use
• Fully editable notebook pages in BOTH PowerPoint and Google Slides including:
o Title Page
o Table of Contents
o Note page (plain background)
o Note page (lined background)
o Note page (grid background)
o Classroom procedures page (blank)
o Classroom procedures page (editable suggested procedures included)
o Guidelines for using the Notebook page (blank)
o Guidelines for using the Notebook page (editable suggested guidelines included)
o Safety Procedures page (blank)
o Safety Procedures page (editable suggested safety guidelines)
o Grading Procedures page (blank)
o Grading Procedures page (editable suggested grading procedures and rubric)
o “What Did I Accomplish Today” questions page (suitable as a daily recap/exit activity)
o KWL template page (blank)
o Vocabulary template page (blank)
o Engineering Design Process Flow Chart template (steps included, otherwise blank)
o Venn Diagram template (blank)
o Venn Diagram (editable includes topics to compare inventions and innovations)
o Two Column Topic Comparison Chart template (blank)
o Two Column Topic Comparison Chart (editable includes headings for Engineering careers/classes
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Manufacturing Career Simulation - Product Designer / Industrial Designer
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing) Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career by viewing a short, teacher-led PowerPoint. Next, they learn more about patents and trademarks as they research these topics on the Internet to answer provided questions. Finally, students work in teams to develop a unique product of their own and build a prototype of the product. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing Careers) PowerPoint
• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Student Handout
• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Answer Key
• Design a New Product Project Expectations, Instructions & Rubric
• Design Worksheet
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Project Samples
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⭐ Exploring Careers: Manufacturing
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The Physics Behind Tensegrity Structures - STEM Building & Research Activity
By Innovations in Technology
This project lets students learn about the physics and math behind tensegrity structures as they research and create one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to create a basic tensegrity structure following a short tutorial. Then, utilizing the knowledge gained from this, they build a second tensegrity structure of their choice, utilizing the principles and design ideas of tensegrity. As they work through both builds, they record their information on the included Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet with their team. Next, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.
This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Files included (non-editable, .pdf files):
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet
• Reflection Questions
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⭐ The Physics of Windmills
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Transportation Career Simulation - Design an Ideal Mode of Transportation
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Transportation Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career as they research information and create a short PowerPoint presentation. Next, they apply their knowledge to learn more about logistics as they choose a product and understand how it would be transported and stored. Finally, they use Sketchup (a free CAD download) to create an “ideal” form of transportation and justify their choices for the design. This project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Transportation Careers Project
• Understanding Logistics Project
• “Ideal” Transportation Design Project
• Project Samples
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The Physics of Geodesic Domes - STEM Design and Construction Project
By Innovations in Technology
This project lets students learn about the physics and math behind geodesic domes as they research and create one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to design and build a geodesic dome. First, students create the model using Sketchup (free downloadable CAD software available at: http://www.sketchup.com/download?sketchup=make). Then, using their design, they build the structure to scale with their team. Next, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.
This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for Sketchup CAD drawing
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for building project
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Reflection Questions
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⭐ The Physics Behind Tensegrity Structures - STEM Building & Research Activity
⭐ The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
⭐ The Physics of Bridges
⭐ The Physics of Windmills
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Google Earth - Exploring Architectural Landmarks in the Ukraine
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Ukraine and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link included), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion
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Boyle's Law Reading and Questions Google Forms
By Susan Wolfe
Boyle's Law (understanding gas laws) Grade 7-9
3 pages of reading with video link
11 Self Grading Questions
Science
Volume and Pressure in Gasses.
By Susan Wolfe
Gas Laws: Charles Law Science.
Grades 6-9
Includes: 5 pages of reading with pictures and a video link
Includes 17 Self Grading Questions
Web Design - The Website Project
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
This is a website design lesson wrapped around Simple Machines. I wanted my students to get the feel of WEB DESIGN without having to pay hosting fees...so, we used PowerPoint. I went through the process of setting up a PP as the website. We talk about links, images, web directory, etc. but we did it for FREE in PowerPoint. Once you activate the slideshow, it "feels" like a website. The kids loved it!
It is written for Simple Machines, but it could easily be rewritten for any topic in any class!
The directions for PowerPoint are on pages 3-4.
Engineering Design Process Clip Art - Middle School Kids (STEM series)
By Clever Cat Creations - Clip Art
Engineering Design Process clip art with middle school kids, great for STEM engineering resources!
PLEASE NOTE: These images are included in the following sets:
• Engineering Kids Clip Art – Middle School / Teen (STEM series)
• STEM Clip Art Bundle: Middle School Kids & Engineering
These images will look great in worksheets, classroom posters, flash cards, and whatever else you can think of! This set has all the images shown, a total of 16 high-resolution (300 DPI) PNG graphics - 8 in color and 8 black and white. PLUS some gear icons thrown in for FREE as extra design elements!
Images are:
• Boy pointing to board showing the design process
• Girl pointing to board showing the design process
• Boy and girl holding a blank scroll for you to put your own text on
• Ask icon: question marks
• Imagine icon: light bulb
• Plan icon: pencil and paper
• Create icon: spanner
• Improve icon: green tick mark
A version of this set with YOUNG KIDS is also available
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• Middle School / Teen Kids Clip Art Bundle
• STEM Clip Art Mega Bundle - YOUNG Kids - 9 sets
SEE ALL MY STEM CLIP ART HERE
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