4th Grade Design Challenges Interactive Videos

Investigate the formation, impact, and mitigation strategies of hurricanes, understanding the science behind their development. Evaluate various intervention techniques and assess safer disaster management alternatives, examining modern prevention methods and their associated challenges.

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.

Investigate the natural phenomenon of floods by examining their causes, effects, and possible environmental benefits. Gain insights into the complexities of natural disasters, focusing on the causes and consequences of floods. Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to environmental science.

Analyze the causes and impacts of various types of floods, such as historical events like the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927. Understand the factors contributing to flood occurrences and gain insights into effective flood management strategies and their environmental implications.

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.

Explore the causes and types of floods, examining their environmental impacts and management strategies. Gain insights into natural and human-induced factors contributing to floods and discover methods for prevention and mitigation.

Concentrate on the complexities of game design, emphasizing AI challenges within interactive gaming environments. This content guides learners in strategic navigation and mastering AI systems, thereby enhancing problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities in a gaming context.

Investigate innovative engineering solutions through a practical retrieval challenge that emphasizes creative design. Learners will enhance problem-solving abilities by designing robotic solutions, testing hypotheses, and evaluating designs for effective real-world application.

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.

Examine the captivating realm of skyscrapers and their construction, focusing on concepts of balance, historical advancements, and modern architectural innovations. Gain an understanding of how engineering principles and innovations have pushed the limits of building height, stability, and design efficiency.

Explore the fundamental concepts of engineering focusing on the problem-solving process and essential engineering principles. Students will develop the ability to define engineering problems, comprehend the roles of various types of engineers, and apply engineering principles to address real-world challenges.

Investigate the remarkable journey of Rey Montague, who surmounted substantial barriers to transform ship design through groundbreaking engineering techniques. Understand the challenges encountered by trailblazers in engineering and discover how perseverance and innovation can drive career achievements.

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.

Examine the historical challenges and innovations in helicopter design, with a focus on variable pitch propellers and the collaboration between engineers such as d'Ascanio and Piaggio. Gain a deep understanding of aviation advancements, explore engineering solutions, and analyze the factors contributing to the success or failure of helicopter projects.

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.

Explore the complexities of missions to Mars, covering challenges such as navigation, protection from space weather, and innovative landing techniques. Gain insights into mission planning, technological advancements, and living conditions on Mars, enhancing understanding of the intricacies involved in interplanetary exploration.

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.