In this activity, students will break up into teams to debate the merits of nuclear power. First, they can complete a pre-activity, which includes video links explaining nuclear power (including the pros and cons). Items included (all editable): -Slideshow with assignment and debate overview (2 slides) -Pre-Activity -Nuclear Power Debate form/graphic organizer
In this project, students will work together in teams of 2 or 3 to design lunar colonies. This project includes an Engineer's Notebook portion, research prompts, and a rubric. Project breakdown: Have students complete the Establishing a Lunar Colony - Research & Sources of the project (roughly 2 days). Introduce the Establishing a Lunar Colony - Engineer's Notebook portion of the project with the class. Ask teams to meet to review their research, then have them complete the “Special Considera
Printable Engineering Design Notebook to help guide students through the steps of the design process during projects. Includes: -Cover page -Problem & Constraints definition page -Brainstorming pages (writing and graphs) -Materials list page -Observations & Evaluations pages
In this activity, students are tasked with finding examples of simple machines acting within a compound machines around their school. For each example they are asked draw a diagram of the machine and identify the specific simple machine within it, then explain how the compound machine makes work easier for its user.