12th Grade Engineering Design Passages

Investigate the scientific principles behind snack production by examining the roles of chemistry, biology, and engineering in flavor development and packaging material creation. Understand the significance of preserving freshness and quality in snacks and assess the impact of various packaging solutions on shelf life.

Explore the intricate science behind snack production, where chemistry, biology, and engineering intersect to create popular treats. Gain insight into the scientific principles involved in food production, packaging, and preservation, enhancing analytical skills and understanding of food sciences.

Analyze societal norms and biases affecting women's representation in STEM fields. Examine the impact of stereotypes and identify strategies to promote gender equity and inclusivity in STEM environments. Focus on understanding these issues and developing approaches to foster an equitable educational and professional landscape.

Explore key maintenance strategies in building services engineering, focusing on the purpose and various types of maintenance, such as regular and planned maintenance. Gain insights into optimizing building efficiency and ensuring compliance with modern standards, enhancing the ability to manage and evaluate building maintenance programs effectively.

Focus on mastering sentence structure and identifying different types of phrases within passages. Develop the ability to effectively combine sentences, identify appositive and prepositional phrases, and enhance sentence clarity and conciseness.

Examine the advanced societies of the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs, recognized for their remarkable architectural and engineering achievements in the Americas. Gain insights into these civilizations' sophisticated urban planning, scientific advancements, and cultural accomplishments. The focus is on understanding their complex societal structures and the impact of their innovations on contemporary knowledge.

Explore the intricate series of energy transfers in Rube Goldberg machines, creatively accomplishing simple tasks. Understand engineering principles and the application of energy transformations in innovative designs and problem-solving scenarios.