9th Grade Engineering Design Passages

Focus on the critical factors for selecting materials in product design, emphasizing availability and various material forms. Learners will gain skills in resource management within product design and identify cost-saving strategies by utilizing premanufactured materials.

Explore the core aspects of the engineering design process and problem-solving strategies, with a focus on wind turbine specifications. Emphasizing George Polya's problem-solving steps, enhance skills in clarifying design constraints, prototyping, and evaluating design alternatives. This fosters a deeper understanding of engineering principles and their practical applications.

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.

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.