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Investigating Forces within Engineering Design

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - 8th

This lesson encourages students to use their knowledge of forces to design an effective parachute. This is a more culturally aware, process-focused version of the classic "egg drop" concept, using a Hawaiian fable to inspire the engineering design process. Read more »

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Investigating Forces within Engineering Design

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - 8th

Subject Subject

  • Science

Tag Related

  • NWCA Hawaii Lessons

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • MS-PS2-2, MS-ETS1-3
More 3-4 periods
Time Frame 180