Design and create self-propelled submersibles
Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: Virginia LS.1, Virginia LS.5, Virginia PS.1, Virginia PS.5, Virginia PS.6, Virginia PS.8, Virginia SOL 6.1
Design a furniture model adapted to a specific function, transform it into a 3d model and create a scale-sized prototype on a 3d printer culminating in building a final piece of furniture
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS 1-3, MS-ETS 1-4, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2
Using engineering design process to construct a bridge with given size limitations
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS2-2
Designing wind turbines for maximum power output
Science Domains: Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-PS3-1, MS-PS3-5
Designing a greenhouse and building a hydroponic solution to address global hunger
Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-3, MS-PS3-3
Designing a sustainable energy house for a specific biome.
Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-5, MS-PS3-3, MS-PS4-2
3D printing for prosthetics, medical assistive devices and other engineered solutions to solve real-world challenges.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-LS1-3, MS-PS2-3
Development of an engineering unit to study wind and solar power as effective alternative sources of energy.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS4-2
Designing and building a mid-powered rocket to safely launch a marshmallow astronaut in a space suit designed to ensure his survival.
Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS3-1
Collect data with magnets. This project encourages students to ask questions about data to determine the factors that impact electric and magnetic forces.
Science Domains: Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5
Students plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends upon the forces acting on the object. They will also define criteria and constraints, make a systematic evaluation of different solutions, analyze data, and perform iterative testing – all in one video.
Science Domains: Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS2-2