Engineering in Action: An Introduction to Engineering Design
Ian Nelson
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(2,510)
A hands-on, minds-on workshop to explore how engineers solve problems
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this one hour workshop, we'll explore how engineers solve problems. Students will leave the workshop with an understanding of some thinking tools that engineers use when solving real-world problems. We'll begin with reflecting on how engineers think about problems before introducing thinking tools used by engineers. Then we'll put engineering to work as we design a good playground. During our class time, we will complete an initial conceptual design for our playground as we think about...
By the end of our workshop, students will be able to: - Identify how questions help engineers during design projects - Use at least one brainstorming strategy - Explain how making a sketch or prototype helps engineers think about their design - Discuss the complexity of engineering design - Debate the merits of an engineered solution
I'm a mechanical engineer turned engineering educator. I specialize in how engineers develop and use design thinking.
1 file available upon enrollmentParticipants will receive a pdf describing the engineering design experience that they can use as an engineering design journal. Students should bring a pencil and a notebook AND/OR building supplies they can use to make a prototype of their playground design. I suggest building toys like LEGO bricks and K'Nex or craft supplies such as craft sticks, straws, and pipe cleaners.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(2,510)
Hello! I'm an engineer committed to giving students amazing experiences in math, science, and engineering. I believe that learning happens when kids ask questions and explore their interests. I look forward to helping your kids leverage their...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 521 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-8 learners per class
