Browse results: Applying the Design Process
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Airplanes: Designing for StealthExplore this NOVA interactive activity to see how engineers have modified a military plane's sound, shape, and heat emissions to minimize detection. |
6-12 |
Interactive |
Anatomy of a FireworkThere's more to a fireworks display than meets the eye. This interactive activity from the NOVA Web site looks at the technology behind each burst of light. |
6-12 |
Interactive |
Anatomy of a RoverIn this interactive activity from NOVA, learn about the sophisticated scientific instruments on two identical robotic rovers that have explored Mars — Spirit and Opportunity. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
Bandwidth and Data ConversionThis interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center describes the factors that affect the speed of data transfer in computer networking systems and some of the techniques used to increase the data capacity of these systems. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
The Bridge ChallengeIn this interactive activity from the Building Big Web site, use your knowledge of bridge design to match the right bridge to the right location in a fictitious city. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
Build a BridgeSurvey potential bridge sites, research bridge design, and select the right bridge for the right location in this interactive activity from the NOVA Web site. |
6-12 |
Interactive |
Cancer NanotechThis interactive slideshow adapted from NOVA scienceNOW shows some of the nanoscale structures that scientists are using in the experimental diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
The Chandra X-Ray ObservatoryLearn about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory's telescope system, science instruments, and spacecraft system in this interactive activity adapted from NASA. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Closed-Loop SystemsThis interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center explores the processes, controls, and components that make up a typical closed-loop system used in automated manufacturing. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Computer NetworksThis interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center describes types of computer networks and how they function. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Construct an AqueductThink like an engineer and build an aqueduct in this interactive activity from the NOVA Web site. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
The Dam ChallengeIn this interactive activity from the Building Big Web site, investigate dams in distress and decide if they should be repaired, removed, or left alone. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
De-Twinkling the StarsFind out why stars twinkle and adjust a telescope to sharpen a star's image in this interactive activity adapted from NASA. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Design a Liquid Fuel Rocket Engine Learn about rocket engines, and then design and launch a liquid fuel rocket in this interactive activity adapted from NASA. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Design an Ion EngineLearn about ions and then design an ion engine to maximize thrust in this interactive activity adapted from NASA. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Design: Building a HouseThis collection of images follows the process of building a house from cutting the trees and making the bricks to finishing construction. |
K-8 |
Interactive |
The Dome ChallengeIn this interactive activity from the Building Big Web site, think like an engineer and use your knowledge of dome design to match the right type of dome to the right location in a fictitious city. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
Forces LabIn this interactive activity from the Building Big Web site, select one of the actions of squeezing, stretching, bending, sliding, or twisting to explore the forces of compression, tension, shear, and torsion. |
3-8 |
Interactive |
Generating Electrical VoltageThis interactive resource adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center illustrates how electrical voltage is generated through a process called magnetic induction and describes some of the factors that affect the magnitude of the voltage produced. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
Generation of Alternating CurrentThis interactive resource adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center illustrates the parts of an electrical generator and shows how they function to produce alternating current. |
9-12 |
Interactive |
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