Engineering DesignLisa SeayClyde Boyd Middle School

Let’s play!• You will need:

• 20 straws• 1 foot of tape

• You have 10 minutes to build the tallest tower using only these supplies.

The Design Cycle

Analysis: The forgotten step• What went right?

• What went wrong?

• What would you do differently next time?

• What was your biggest obstacle to overcome?

Sources for activities and info• www.scienceapalooza.wikispaces.com

• http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/educators

• Books by Celeste Bain http://www.engineeringedu.com/CelestesBlog/

• http://www.discovere.org/our-activities

• http://www.pinterest.com/gretchenmilary/engineering-ideas-for-kids/