engineering

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Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Melissa Ladowitz
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Interdisciplinary
Science
9
High (9-12)

After researching a variety of engineering disciplines, students will write a report on the engineering discipline that appeals most to them. The report will define the discipline and explain the preparation for and work done in the discipline.

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Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) Performance Design Team
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Science
Physics
9, 10, 11, 12
High (9-12)

Amusement park rides all involve physics of motion, especially concepts of potential energy and kinetic energy. Engineers need to analyze and understand how physics will affect a rider throughout the course of a ride. This task will allow students to explore physics concepts while designing a...

Complex Project
Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE)
Susan E. Schultz
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Science
Physics
11, 12
High (9-12)

Student teams will research and define the terms “efficiency” and “energy efficient.” Based on their research, teams will design and build a vehicle. Then they will experimentally test the vehicle’s efficiency.

After analyzing the initial data of the vehicle’s performance, teams will re-...

Newton's Helmet

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Curriculum Embedded Task
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) Performance Design Team
0
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Science
Physics
9, 10, 11, 12
High (9-12)

In this task, students take on the role of a research assistant in a materials lab tasked with testing various materials to determine the best materials to use in a sports helmet to limit the force of impact.

Students will conduct research on what is already known about helmet design,...