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Category: Engineering

Nov 07

Unit Rate through Solar Cars

Monica McNicholsEngineering, Lesson Plans, Solar carsElectrical Engineering, RET 2016, Solar Cars, Unit Rate

Students will explore electrical engineering and finding unit rate by building solar panel toy cars and racing them over two courses, calculating unit rate to compare speeds.  Students will also explore why the angle of the solar panel makes cars Read more

Nov 07

Solving Equations Using Ohm’s Law

Monica McNicholsElectricity, Engineering, Lesson PlansElectrical Engineer, Equations, Ohms's law, RET 2016

Students should have already been introduced to solving equations; this lesson is meant to further their understanding and contextualize giving real-life examples of when they would need to solve equations.  This is a 1 day lesson. Student will be able Read more

Nov 07

Exploring Engineering

Lauren MigunEngineering, Lesson PlansEngineering, RET 2016

In this lesson, students will explore various career fields (specifically various types of engineering).  They will answer questions to help them find their passion and use that to consider what career field they may want to pursue.  Students will draw Read more

Nov 07

Systems of Equations: Energy and Engineering Trends

Laura RobertsElectricity, Engineering, Lesson PlansEnergy Trends, Light bulbs, RET 2016

Students will examine energy trends to explore why energy efficiency is an important current area of focus. They will also look at current trends in engineering domestically (demographics). They will use the systems to model different scenarios to alter trends. Read more

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