3rd Grade Design Challenges Interactive Videos

Engaging with a series of creative room design challenges, participants tackle unique tasks in color selection and space enhancement through inventive solutions. This process nurtures design thinking and creative problem-solving skills, empowering learners to approach challenges with innovative solutions.

Explore the engineering marvel of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter and its mission on Mars, focusing on the mechanics of helicopter flight and challenges faced on the red planet. Understand helicopter design, address Martian challenges, and engage in building model experiments to foster innovation and problem-solving skills in aerospace contexts.

Examine the complex engineering involved in rocket design, focusing on constraints, design processes, and prototyping. Gain insight into the iterative nature of engineering design, comprehend the importance of safety measures in testing, and expand your understanding of how rockets integrate with GPS technology.

Engage with the engineering design process by building and testing an egg-drop lander to solve a real-world problem. Gain insights into key engineering methodologies, including defining problems, conducting research, establishing design criteria, creating prototypes, and performing iterative testing. Enhance problem-solving skills and learn to communicate engineering results effectively.

Study the transformation of solid soil into a liquid state during earthquakes, focusing on the mechanics of liquefaction in sandy soils. Gain insights into geological processes, identify soil types susceptible to liquefaction, and understand strategies to mitigate infrastructure damage.

Engage with critical engineering principles as students address the challenge of accessing a high button through innovative problem-solving and design evaluation. Learners will grasp the iterative nature of engineering by pinpointing problems, crafting solutions, and appreciating the importance of teamwork and ongoing improvement.

Gain insights into the principles of designing and constructing smokeless fire pits that create captivating fire tornadoes. Develop an understanding of engineering processes and enhance problem-solving skills by exploring adjustments and innovations in fire pit design.

Engage in problem-solving strategies by designing a stable and functional paper structure. Develop teamwork and creativity skills while tackling challenges and deepening understanding of engineering concepts.

Investigate the core principles of building a solar cooking device efficiently by employing readily available materials. Deepen comprehension of renewable energy sources and design thinking by learning to use materials strategically for optimized heat absorption and reflection. Focus on gaining insights into sustainable energy practices, enhancing problem-solving skills, and developing innovative design strategies essential for creating solar cooking solutions.

Investigate the dynamic process of erosion and its significant influence on beach and rock landscapes, primarily driven by ocean waves and wind. Gain an understanding of the essential concepts of erosion, identify its causes, and examine effective methods to prevent it. Relate these changes to broader natural processes, enhancing comprehension of the natural world.

Understand the operation of remote-controlled vehicles utilized in space missions, focusing on Mars rover missions. Analyze their various applications, the challenges faced, and the technological advancements involved. Gain insights into the specialized skills required for navigating planets' surfaces, encompassing scientific discoveries and innovations that drive progress in space exploration.

Explore the unique features and functions of telescopes, including space-based models like the James Webb Space Telescope, and investigate the challenges of observing distant celestial objects from Earth. Understand the technological advancements in telescope design and learn the fundamental principles of optics in astronomical observations.

Examine the complexities of water pollution through a detailed investigation of common pollutants and various water filtration techniques. Understand the difficulties in purifying contaminated water and the critical need to prevent pollution, while enhancing analytical skills and environmental awareness.

Explore the environmental benefits of tree planting by examining techniques used to prevent soil erosion and enhance biodiversity. Gain insights into sustainable ecological practices and develop skills in strategic environmental planning.

Explore the phenomenon of soil liquefaction by examining its occurrence in specific soil types and its impacts during seismic events. Gain an understanding of how soil transitions under stress, identify the visible consequences of liquefaction, and investigate engineering solutions to mitigate these effects.

Investigate plant-environment interactions by examining root functions and their contributions to ecosystems. Understand the ecological significance of trees and bushes, focusing on their roles in maintaining environmental balance and creating habitats. Learn how plant structures facilitate essential ecological processes.

STEAM teams can tackle challenges effectively by adopting multiple perspectives and analyzing historical events like the Boston Molasses Flood. Learners will develop skills in integrating diverse professional viewpoints and applying interdisciplinary approaches, enhancing their problem-solving abilities.

Analyze the subtleties of conversational language by examining how phrases such as 'He stallion and' and 'Oh yeah no' add to meaning and context. This study will enhance interpretative skills related to figurative language, improve the understanding of conversational subtleties, and facilitate the application of these insights to enrich communication abilities.