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Exploring Engineering Resources
Introduction
Innovation Design Process
Innovator Mindsets
Engineering
Framing the Challenge
Brainstorming
Prototyping
Sharing Solutions
Distance Learning Adaptations
Additional Resources
Zipline Challenge Resources
Resources
- Learner Resources: Zipline, The Tech Interactive at Home (Video and PDF)
- Learner Resources: Tirolesa, The Tech Interactive en Casa (Spanish PDF)
Session 1 Resources
- Learner Video: “The Tech Challenge 2019” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2019 (choose 1 from playlist)
- Learner Video: “The Tech Challenge 2020” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2020 (choose 1 from playlist)
- Poster: Innovation Design Process
- Educator Tech Tip: Innovation Design Process (PDF)
- Educator Tech Tip: What is Engineering? (PDF)
- Educator Tech Tip Video: “Design Challenge Learning” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2019 (2 min)
Session 2 Resources
- Educator Tech Tip: Brainstorming (PDF)
- Educator Tech Tip Video: “Brainstorming” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2019 (2:09 min)
Session 3 Resources
- Learner Video: “Tech Tools: Journaling” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2020 (3:43 min)
Session 4 Resources
- Educator Tech Tip: Sharing Solutions (PDF)
- Educator Tech Tip Video: ”Sharing Solutions” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2019 (2:50 min)
Cupcake Delivery Challenge Resources
Resources
- Learner Resources: Cupcake Delivery, The Tech Interactive at Home (Video and PDF)
- Learner Resources: Entrega de Pastelitos, The Tech Interactive en Casa (Spanish PDF)
- Educator Video: ”Unpacking Design Challenges” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2020 (6:05 min)
Session 2 Resources
- Educator Tech Tip: Innovator Mindsets (PDF)
- Educator Tech Tip Video: ”Innovator Mindsets” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2020 (3:54 min)
Solve the Fall Challenge Resources
Resources
- Learner Resources: Solve the Fall, The Tech Interactive at Home (Video and PDF)
- Learner Resources: Resuelve la Caída, The Tech Interactive en Casa (Spanish PDF)
- Educator Resource: ”Solve the Fall” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2019 (2:58 min)
Session 1 Resources
- Learner Videos: The Tech for Global Good Laureate Zipline (real-world example of needing to drop supplies in remote areas)
Session 2 Resources
- Educator Tech Tip: Prototyping - Test, Reflect and Iterate (PDF)
- Educator Video: “Prototyping” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2019 (2:32 min)
- Learner Video: “3rd place winner - Team #205: Kombat Wombats” YouTube, uploaded by The Tech Interactive, 2018 (3:01 min)
- Learner Video: “How to make a Cardboard Prototype, YouTube, uploaded by Quirky, 2014 (2:02 min)
- Learner Video: “Real World: From Idea to Physical Prototype” YouTube (mathematics techniques) uploaded by NASAeClips, 2019 (3:10 min)
- Learner Lesson and Video: “Rapid Prototyping Google Glass; Tom Chi” TEDEd, uploaded by TEDEd, 2012 (8:08 min)
- Learner Video: ”Visual Thinking for Engineers“ YouTube, uploaded by MIT Mechanical Engineering, 2014 (3:18 min)
Grabbers Challenge Resources
Resources
- Learner Resources: Grabbers, The Tech Interactive at Home (Video and PDF)
- Learner Resources: Recogedores, The Tech Interactive en Casa (Spanish PDF)
Session 1 Resources
- Learner Article: Kelley, Tom and David Kelley. “A Solution for Poor Mothers, When Expensive Hospital Incubators Won’t Do.” Slate. Nov 04, 2013.
- Learner Article: Sreekandan, Nikhil. “Repurpose Schoolbags: The upcycled companion for African schoolkids.” Inkline. May 6, 2017.
- Learner Website: IDEO Design Kit. Case Studies examples of user centered design
- Learner Video: “What is Human Centered Design?” YouTube, uploaded by IDEO.org, 2015 (1:55 min)
Engineering for Earthquakes Challenge Resources
Resources
- Learner Resources: Engineering for Earthquakes, The Tech Interactive at Home (Video and PDF)
- Learner Resources: Ingeniería para Terremotos, The Tech Interactive en Casa (Spanish PDF)
Session 1 Resources
- Learner Video: “What Is Structural Engineering” YouTube, uploaded by KQED Quest, 2016 (1:41 min)
- Learner Video: “Major 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California” YouTube, uploaded by TODAY, 2019 (2:12 min)
- Learner Resource: Strength of Shapes (PDF)
Session 2 Resources
- Learner Resource: “Are Buildings in SF on Rollers?“ Jumpstart. June 6, 2019.
- Learner Resource: “Buildings can Be Designed to Withstand Earthquakes. Why Doesn’t the US Build More of Them?“. New York Times. June 7, 2019.
- Learner Resource: “How Earthquake-Proof Buildings Are Designed". BigRentz. Feb 6, 2019.
- Learner Video: “Giant Spheres Stop Skyscrapers From Collapsing In High Winds” YouTube, uploaded by Vocativ, 2015 (1 min)
- Learner Video: “What is LA's Most Earthquake-Proof Building?” YouTube, uploaded by Dave Malkoff, 2011 (2:46 min)
Session 4 Resources
- Learner Post-curriculum Survey