ABSTRACT

Hands-On Engineering immerses students in the world of real-life engineers. Through engaging authentic learning experiences, students will create innovative solutions to relevant and timely design and engineering challenges while building STEM skills. This book is packed with activities that can be easily conducted in the classroom using everyday materials and includes everything teachers need to help students think analytically, assess new situations, and solve hands-on, real-world problems. From engaging in practical problem solving and collaboration to employing imagination and perseverance, students will not just learn about engineering—they will be engineers!

Grades 4-6

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

part |186 pages

Challenges

chapter Challenge 1|6 pages

The Good Old-Fashioned Paper Airplane

chapter Challenge 2|5 pages

Hammock Among Us

chapter Challenge 3|6 pages

Windmills on Your Mind?

chapter Challenge 4|6 pages

Will it Go Round in Circles?

chapter Challenge 5|8 pages

Building Bridges

chapter Challenge 6|6 pages

It's all Downhill from Here

chapter Challenge 7|7 pages

Cow-A-Bungee

chapter Challenge 8|6 pages

Stealthy Design

chapter Challenge 9|8 pages

Whatever Floats Your Boat

chapter Challenge 10|7 pages

Scrapers in the Sky

chapter Challenge 11|7 pages

Parachute Express

chapter Challenge 12|8 pages

It's so Simple Machines

chapter Challenge 13|6 pages

Catapult to the Front of the Line

chapter Challenge 14|6 pages

Be a Cooper

chapter Challenge 15|7 pages

Whirlybird Liftoff

chapter Challenge 16|7 pages

Wheelbarrow Races

chapter Challenge 17|8 pages

Kite for a Windy Day

chapter Challenge 18|7 pages

Host a Hoist

chapter Challenge 19|8 pages

Obstacle Course, of Course

chapter Challenge 20|7 pages

Craft a Raft

chapter Challenge 21|8 pages

Cd Car

chapter Challenge 22|9 pages

It's Getting Hot in Here

chapter Challenge 23|8 pages

The Amazing Trampoline Act

chapter Challenge 24|7 pages

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

chapter Challenge 25|7 pages

Breaking Down Barriers

chapter Challenge 26|9 pages

World's Fair