Crosscut Symbols

The Crosscut Symbols below are from Peter A’Hearn. These can be found at http://crosscutsymbols.weebly.com/ with lots of supporting information including critical questions, questions that connect to science and engineering practices, and more for each concept. Teachers and students can also submit their own images for the crosscutting concepts on Peter’s website.   Print Version: Cut…

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Reverse Engineering Design Process

Reverse engineering embodies the true spirit of “break it to make it”. Reverse engineering involves taking something apart to see how it was designed and then using that information to either make improvements or design something new.  

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NGSS Phenomenon

            Searchable database for phenomena to drive instruction for the new Arizona Science Standards.

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Wind Turbine Design Challenge

            For the wind turbine design challenge, the following materials were used. Click to visit suppliers of equipment unless store is noted. KidWind Basic Turbine Building Parts 1″ PVC coupler (hardware store) Duct Tape (dollar store) Glue Guns (99 Cents Only Store) Solo cups with grips (Walmart) 7″ Jumbo Craft…

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