Elementary School:
- Water Cycle
- Engineering: Simple Machines
- Powerful Pulleys
- Creating an Electromagnet
- Do Different Colors Absorb Heat Better?
I was able to lead my students through the steps of the design process. One of the most powerful lessons they learned was that no idea should be discarded because it seemed silly or impossible.
- 5th grade teacher, Longmont, CO
Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:
- Fast Track Factory: Using the Engineering Design Process to Improve Efficiency in Mass Production
- Stop the Stick: Using Surfactants to Prevent Protein Aggregation in Pharmaceuticals
- Get the Materials Down the Hill!
- Unlocking the Secrets of Semiconductors: Logic Gates and Design
- Engineer an Ethical Hacking Lab with Podman
November 2025 Editor's Pick
For the Greater Good: Designing a Public Center That Strengthens the Community
Students tackle the challenge of designing a community center by asking, “What does my community need, and what role do I play in shaping it?” They explore their community’s strengths and challenges, comparing them to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals ...