3rd Grade Improving Designs Interactive Videos

Exploration of engineering problem-solving techniques focuses on identifying issues, designing solutions, and prototype testing. Learners will enhance skills in engineering design processes and collaborative problem-solving.

Engage in developing problem-solving skills by exploring the engineering design process through real-world applications. Enhance understanding of creating effective solutions and testing prototypes while fostering creativity and collaboration.

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.

Students engage in a problem-solving challenge centered around designing, testing, and refining raft prototypes, exploring engineering principles. This experience fosters iterative design and teamwork, building skills in collaborative problem-solving and a deeper understanding of engineering concepts.

Applying engineering principles to solve practical challenges involves designing and constructing a raft. This process enhances skills such as teamwork, iterative design, and prototype testing, ultimately improving problem-solving abilities and providing hands-on engineering experience.

Discover engineering solutions through an engaging scenario where characters address the challenge of reaching a high button. Participants will enhance their design thinking and problem-solving skills, promoting creativity and teamwork in engineering settings.

Explore the principles of rocket propulsion and design through practical learning experiences that involve building and testing concepts with simple model rockets. Understand the mechanics and physics behind rocket flight, gaining foundational knowledge that inspires confidence in applying scientific concepts to innovative projects.

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.

Focus on fundamental engineering problem-solving concepts by asking questions, imagining solutions, and creating and improving models. Develop skills in identifying and analyzing problems, employing creative thinking for solution development, and refining designs through iterative testing and enhancement.

Engage in an exploration of scientific concepts such as space, engineering, and ecosystems. Develop critical thinking skills by understanding how scientific principles relate to everyday phenomena and tackle complex problems through stories and challenges.

Explore the principles of harnessing solar energy to design and construct efficient solar ovens, emphasizing material selection and heat retention techniques. Gain hands-on experience in renewable energy applications, understand key engineering challenges, and develop critical thinking skills for problem-solving scenarios.

Engage with the basics of rocketry by exploring the construction of straw and stomp rockets using everyday items. Gain insights into the mechanics of rockets while enhancing your understanding of propulsion and aerodynamics through hands-on experimentation.