Engineering Design Challenges
This 2-page handout for 5th graders introduces engineering concepts through two hands-on challenges inspired by the Mystery Science videos on LEGOs and skyscrapers. Students will engage in critical thinking and creative problem-solving as they design and draw models.
“https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/LEGO#slide-id-12130 https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/tallest-skyscraper#slide-id-10691 like before just two questions and something for students to draw like a model or something that fits with the videos”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this handout as a follow-up to the Mystery Science videos on LEGOs and skyscrapers, perhaps during a 45-minute block.
- Discussion question: How did the constraints of the challenge influence your design?
- For struggling learners, encourage them to focus on one key feature of their design and label it.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to write a brief explanation of the engineering principles their design utilizes.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this handout as a follow-up to the Mystery Science videos on LEGOs and skyscrapers, perhaps during a 45-minute block.
- Discussion question: How did the constraints of the challenge influence your design?
- For struggling learners, encourage them to focus on one key feature of their design and label it.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to write a brief explanation of the engineering principles their design utilizes.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Engineering Design Challenges
This 2-page handout for 5th graders introduces engineering concepts through two hands-on challenges inspired by the Mystery Science videos on LEGOs and skyscrapers. Students will engage in critical thinking and creative problem-solving as they design and draw models.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free