Grade 6-8 Collection: Art & Engineering
Creativity is a central hallmark of engineering. Use these activities with students and let them explore the concepts of momentum and gyroscopic effect (Build a Spinning Top), harness the wind to move their sculpture without blowing it over (Kinetic Sculpture), and design a process to recycle paper (Paper Recycling).
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Civil, Other
Topic(s):Forces, Green, Simple Machines
Grade:6-8
Time:Multiple Day Lessons
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