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Sticky Engineering Challenge print | email |
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(Full teacher resource documents are included in the PDF)
Lesson Focus
Lesson focuses on how engineers work to solve problems and impact daily life through new and improved products. As engineers do, teams of students select adhesive options to help them meet a construction goal.
Lesson Synopsis
The Sticky Engineering Challenge explores how engineers work in a team to solve problems. Students learn how different adhesives are selected for different applications, and how individual component choice can impact the success or failure of a product. Students work in teams to design a structure which must withhold the weight of a can of soup or soda using simple materials which must be glued together. Students determine material choice, execute their plan, and evaluate the strategies employed all student teams.
Age Levels: 8-18
Objectives
- Learn how component selection impact engineering results.
- Learn how adhesives are developed for different applications.
- Learn how engineering teams address problem solving.
- Learn about teamwork and working in groups.
Anticipated Learner Outcomes
As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:
- structural engineering and design
- adhesive history and application
- problem solving
- teamwork
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Lesson Activities
Students learn how components must be evaluated when engineers develop a new product or solve a problem. Students work in teams to construct a device to hold a can of soup or soda with simple materials and a variety of glue choices. Optional activities provide an option for students to create their own glues working or expanding on recipes provided.
Resources/Materials
- Teacher Resource Documents (attached)
- Student Worksheets (attached)
- Student Resource Sheets (attached)
Alignment to Curriculum Frameworks
Curriculum alignment sheet is included in PDF.
Categories
Engineering Design, Properties Of Materials
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