Change It, Create It, Solve It, Engineer It

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Topic: Students practice engineering design. They begin to recognize that technologies and new innovations result when engineers apply science and math principles to design and develop products, structures, machines, tools, or systems that improve everyday life. 

Time: 45–60 minutes; implemented in one session

Materials:

  • Computer with projector, speakers, and Internet access

  • PowerPoint: Change It, Create It, Solve It, Engineer It

  • Activity Leader Checklist

  • Tell My Story Form

  • Student Handouts (1 per student)

  • Copy paper (5-10 sheets per team)

  • Pens or pencils (1 per student)

  • Crayons (optional)

  • Markers (optional)

  • Colored pencils (optional)

Cost: US$10 (excludes optional items) in materials costs when completing this activity with 20 students organized into teams of four students.