machines

Machine – a tool containing one or more parts that uses energy to perform an intended action. Machines are usually … More

locking pliers

Locking pliers – pliers whose jaws are connected at a sliding pivot, permitting them to be temporarily locked in a … More

Look into infinity

moas infinity1.png Images of images can repeat forever and ever and ever Light: Demonstrating multiple reflections Sunshine State Standards: SC.B.1.2 … More

MOAS Engineering Day

2017.3.7 – lots of good ideas, partners, family k-5, educators get in free, 12-15 tables hands-on, treasure hunt in Root … More

London Bridge

London Bridge – 19th Century “New” London Bridge, not to be confused with its present-day replacement built in the early … More

MacGyver

MacGyver – from the TV show – a ficticious secret agent Angus MacGyver, who works as a troubleshooter for the … More

learning how to learn

Engineers are pretty good students. Sure, they need to math and science problems and use technology well. But they need … More

light

Light Electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength in the range from about 4,000 (violet) to about 7,700 (red) angstroms and … More

learning by doing

In 1897, John Dewey wrote about learning by doing.: “The teacher is not in the school to impose certain ideas … More

lighthouses and Fresnel Lens

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse – Florida’s 1350 miles of coastline with its lighthouses played a critical role in the exploration, settlement … More

lift bridge

Vertical-lift bridge – a type of movable bridge in which a span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck. … More

lighthouse

Interesting lighthouse stories Owls Head Lighthouse – considered most haunted lighthouse. There are said to be at least two ghosts … More

Lockheed KC-130

Lockheed KC-130 Super Hercules – In continuous production longer than any other military aircraft, the C-130 has earned a reputation … More

Statue of Liberty

In addition to being a great inspiration and a symbol of freedom and life in a new land, the Statue … More

pulley

Pulley – A wheel that usually has a groove around the outside edge. This groove is for a rope or … More