Break It to Make It
Questions that Blend CCCs and SEPs
These questions merge ideas from the crosscutting concepts and the science and engineering practices.
Read MoreCrosscut 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 Engineer Bandages
Reverse engineering bandages involves looking at the structure and function of a variety of kinds of bandages. The challenge is to design a waterproof bandage that will cover and seal a wound on the knuckle of your finger. Reverse Engineer Bandages Handout (pdf) Reverse Engineer Bandages Handout (Word –…
Read MoreReverse Engineer Ziploc Bag
Reverse Engineer Sealable Bags Have you ever taken a close look at sealable plastic bags? Let’s reverse engineer how these bags actually work. Then, have students design a sealing mechanism for a file folder. Ziploc Bag Handout (pdf) Ziploc Bag Handout (Word – in case you want to edit…
Read MoreCold Bag Engineering
Reverse Engineer a Cold Bag – the bags used to keep your food cold when you are transporting groceries from the store to your home on a hot day. Cold Bag Engineering (pdf) Cold Bag Engineering (Word – in case you want to edit the document)
Read MoreReverse 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.
Read MoreNC State Engineering Design Process
One of our favorite versions of the Engineering Design Process, especially the part of failure!
Read MoreAnnotation Bookmarks by Danielle Swartz
Designed by STEMAZing Teacher Leader Danielle Swartz, these annotation bookmarks are perfect to use with students from K-3 (and maybe even beyond)!
Read MoreRosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty (author) and David Roberts (illustrator)
Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she’s a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal–to fly–Rosie sets to work to make her aunt’s dream come true. Learn more…
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