This libguide and lesson took students through the engineering design principles as well as research to plan a quality bridge design.
Students researched:
Famous Bridges- type of bridge, construction, age, and materials
Bridge Failures-flaws in type of bridge, construction, age, and materials
Types of Bridges
Design planning - constructing blueprints, planning materials, budgeting for materials
This lesson is used to research and evaluate effective solutions to real world problems. Students would decide on a problem that could be solved through science or technology.
Students researched:
World Problems- what causes the problem, how many people does it impact, and why hasn't it been solved yet?
Solution Technology- what science or technology design would help? Has it been used in other similar issues?
AP Calculus students learned about applied financial literacy to get ready for going to college.
Students researched and applied through Role playing game:
Credit cards and Credit scores
Researched and evaluated credit cards looking at
APR
Annual Fees
Late fees
Over Limit fees
Transaction fees
Grace Period
Simulated Credit score changes through RPG game
Big Ticket Item: Buying your first car
Researched cars and evaluated each looking at
Starting price
Gas mileage
Features
APR
Down Payment
Monthly payment
Total Loan amount
Shopping Spree
Simulated a shopping spree for a variety of purchases and calculated interest on each item