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In this lesson, students explore the state of infrastructure in the United States. Using bridges as a lens, they are presented with the challenge of developing a decision model for the local department of transportation…
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In this lesson, students take a closer look at beam bridges—one of the earliest forms of bridge construction—and the most common design. As they explore the basics of beam bridges, they experiment, collect data, and…
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In this lesson, students explore arch bridges—one of the earliest bridge designs—and because of its beauty and strength, a design that has stood the test of time. Through experimentation, students investigate strength,…
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Suspension and Cable-Stayed Bridges
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In this lesson, students explore the last two bridge designs— the suspension bridge and the cable-stayed bridge. While these bridges both use cables to support the road deck, they do so in different ways. Through…
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Bridges can have a major impact on the people and communities. In this lesson, students explore some of the economic impacts bridges have had in our society. In mathematics, students will be presented with four plans…
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Putting It All Together–Decision Models
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In this lesson, students will use the knowledge they have gained through their research, investigations, and classroom discussions to compare and contrast strength, span length, structure, and function of the four…
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In this lesson, students learn the distinction between nonrenewable and renewable sources of energy, recognizing that wind energy is one of the primary renewable sources used today. They also learn about the concept of…
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In this lesson, students make connections between the geography of the United States and the availability of wind resources. They explore the scientific process and measurement of natural phenomena. By investigating a…
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In this lesson, students investigate the economics of wind farms, their environmental impacts, and wind turbine blade design. Students consider the advantages and disadvantages of using wind energy, and then use the…
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This lesson’s activity is the Wind Farm Challenge. In this lesson, each student team creates a proposal for a wind farm designed to convince the local community that the wind farm is a desirable addition. In its…
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This lesson introduces the module and the Product Design Challenge. It engages students with packaging by asking them to respond to a display of products and consider the appeal of the packaging to buyers. It also…
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In this lesson, students continue to prepare for their Product Design Challenge by building background knowledge required to complete the project. This includes exploring three dimensional shapes, calculating surface…
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Marketing Your Product in a Global Economy
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In this lesson, students learn about the marketing profession and world economy. They continue to explore how marketing influences consumers. Students work in groups to design and present a marketing plan for the team’s…
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This case study deals with how advancements in science and engineering are often unexpected yet lead to valuable applications. In this lesson, students explore a metal that can be bent and, when lightly heated, “…
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Harnessing the Color of Nature
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In this lesson, students explore how certain organisms, including some plant and animal species, display beautiful iridescent colors when light interacts with nanoscale structures on their surfaces. The activity on…
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