Engineering is Everywhere Fall Unit
Unit Map
Prep Activity 1: What is Engineering?
You will be introduced to engineering as you work in groups to engineer a model home inspired by animal shelters.
Prep Activity 2: What is Technology?
You will define technology and investigate fabrics through the lens of a materials engineer.
Your group will design patterns to camouflage a piece of fabric for scientific researchers who need to blend into a forest.
Your group will create protective gear for a roller derby client that is inspired by the diverse ways that animals protect themselves.
Your group will create a switch to turn on an LED light inspired by bioluminescence for a client who is a spy.
Activity 4: Create Bioinspired Bags
Your group will identify one of four clients for whom they will design a bioinspired pack or bag and create their design.
Activity 5: Improve Bioinspired Bags
Groups improve their bag or pack, making sure it meets their client’s criteria and constraints.
Activity 6: Engineering Showcase
Groups will communicate their work to guests.