Engineering for You
(updated 9-17-23)
What do engineers do? An engineer is someone who designs, builds, or maintains machines, engines, structures, and even the environment. They help create everything around us. Some different types of engineers include: Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Material Scientists. Visit eGFI: Dream Up the Future to learn about these engineers and many more.
Engineers ask themselves three questions: What is the problem? Who has the problem? Why is this problem important to solve?
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Videos
Be An Engineer
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What Is Engineering?
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Five Step Engineering Process
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve
Online Activities
Engineering with Simple Machines
Simple Machines are any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever. You can view the videos and try some of the activities* below. (updated 5-4-22)
Video: Six Simple Machines Rap
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Video: Simple Machines 1
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Video: Simple Machines 2
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Take the EASY Simple Machine KAHOOT Challenge.
Try the HARD Simple Machine KAHOOT challenge!
Engineering Online Activities
Try some of the engineering activities below. Click on the picture to go the site.
***Three questions: What is the problem? Who has the problem? Why is this problem important to solve ?***
Seed Ball - Design a path from the tower to the delivery truck.
Go on adventures with the Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally to discover scientific concepts.
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Can you duplicate the color patterns?
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More fun activities for you to put your engineering skills to work.
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Fidgits at Work
*Use your engineering skills to solve these problems for the Fidgit community. Enjoy!
Engineering Like Rube Goldberg
(updated 5-4-22)
Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist. He drew pictures of complex machines that complete simple tasks.
Try this KAHOOT CHALLENGE for Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal...Day.
Rube Goldberg Machine - Pass the Salt
Look for all the machines in this video.
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Presenting Rube Goldberg
View cartoons created by Rube Goldberg.
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Check out the Rube Goldberg KAHOOT Challenge.
Challenges
Try these challenges at any time and share with me. I will post them to this web page. Be creative!
Offline Activities
Would you like to be an engineer? Visit the websites and try some of these offline activities or create your own. (NOTE:If you signed up for the Design Squad, you will find these activities on that site.)
Top Builder Challenges
Visit this page to view a video challenge to make a cardboard structure. There are many challenges on the same page using materials found in or around the home. Visit to learn about many top builder challenges.
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Stuff Spinner
Spin the wheel! What can you build with materials found around your house? Check on this page to get some new ideas.
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