Read this "Science News Explores" article (readability score: 6) about scientists who create fun rides and fireworks, including a mechanical engineer who designed roller coasters, a pyrotechnic specialist, and a zip line consultant.  

Note:  Due to the length of this article, you may want to break students into groups and ask each group to read the introduction and then one of the three sections.  Student groups can share what they have learned with the class.

Suggested classroom use: Have students read the article and brainstorm different ways the profiled careers use forces and motion, creating a class list.  OR, have students answer these classroom questions before, during, and after reading. (Note: Teachers will need to provide an email address to register for free access to the questions.)

Read this "Science News Explores" article (readability score: 7.9) about scientists who study motion, including a biomedical engineer who studies car crashes, a video game creator, and a kinesiologist.  

Note:  Due to the length of this article, you may want to break students into groups and ask each group to read the introduction and then one of the three sections.  Student groups can share what they have learned with the class.

Suggested classroom use: Have students read the article and brainstorm different ways biomechanical engineers use forces and motion, creating a class list.  OR, have students answer these classroom questions before, during, and after reading. (Note: Teachers will need to provide an email address to register for free access to the questions.)

Explico Engineering is a fast-growing firm that delivers scientific and engineering services in areas such as accident reconstruction, biomechanics, human factors, data analytics, and much more. 

Suggested classroom use: Have students click on “Case Studies” at the top of the page and pick one to investigate. They can record how forces and motion were involved and what type of engineering was used in the case.