Grade 3-5 Engineering Design

• Engineering Design

Performance Expectations

1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 3-5-ETS1-1
2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. 3-5-ETS1-2
3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. 3-5-ETS1-3

Books in the iCommons:

1. Materials by Clive Gifford. Summary: Examines how liquids, solids, gases, and other materials are used, and includes easy-to-follow projects to do at home and outside.

2. Sound projects with a music lab you can build by Robert Gardner. Summary: Explores the science of sound and music, provides instructions for building a variety of simple instruments, and includes experiments appropriate for science fair projects.

3.Bridges by Chris Oxlade ; [illustrations by Barry Atkinson]. (Series: Building amazing structures) Describes bridges throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important bridges, and examples of famous bridges in history.

4. Superstructures by Philip Brooks. Summary: Text and detailed illustrations explore and explain the architectural styles, building methods, materials, and technologies used throughout history to build structures such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Roman baths, the Statue of Liberty, and modern skyscrapers.

5. Electric mischief : battery-powered gadgets kids can build written by Alan Bartholomew; illustrated by Lynn Bartholomew. (Series: Kids can do it)Introduces the basics behind the operation of various battery-powered electrical devices and provides instructions for making some simple devices that use different kinds of circuits and switches.

6.The wonderful Towers of Watts by Patricia Zelver ; pictures by Frané Lessac. Sumary: Describes how an Italian immigrant built three unusual towers in his backyard in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

7. Hands-on engineering : real-world projects for the classroom by Beth L. Andrews. Summary: Presents twenty-six projects for teaching engineering, problem-solving, and analytical thinking by designing boats, skyscrapers, wheelbarrows, and hammocks.

8. Electrical experiments : electricity and circuits Rachel Lynette. (Series: Do it yourself) Summary: Helps children learn about electricity and circuits through simple experiments demonstrating basic concepts and facts.

9. Hands-on science : forces and motion, matter and materials, sound and light, electricity and magnets by John Graham Summary: Presents a variety of activities, projects, and experiments that help to illustrate and explain all sorts of scientific principles.

10. Earthquakes by Franklyn M. Branley ; illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Summary: Discusses why earthquakes happen, what their sometimes devastating effects can be, where the danger zones are, and what measures people can take to safeguard themselves.

11. Hands-on engineering : real-world projects for the classroom by Beth L. Andrews. Summary: Presents twenty-six projects for teaching engineering, problem-solving, and analytical thinking by designing boats, skyscrapers, wheelbarrows, and hammocks.

12. Iggy Peck, architect by Andrea Beaty ; illustrated by David Roberts. Summary: Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic.