origami crane

Visualization

Visualization and spatial reasoning – representing three-dimensional objects and assemblies. Purdue Spatial Visualisation Test – Rotations – Take the test.…

poop, plastics, engineering

Were You Born to Engineer? (Videos) – engineering Learn more about the innovations and creative projects engineers are involved in…

Ferris Wheel

The Ferris Wheel is considered one of the greatest engineering wonders in the world. The first Ferris Wheel was created…

physics toolbox apps

Physics Toolbox – a suite of apps that use the built-in sensors inside smartphones to complement the current probeware used…

play, make, learn

IAP Educators Manual 9.16 – IAP Educators Manual.pdf engage in four types of play that foster inventive thinking: exploration/tinkering, make…

Spacecraft

The launch and return of spacecraft, from the Apollo to the Shuttle, is a monumental engineering triumph. The space program…

scratch

Scratch – program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.…

Water slide

A civil engineer created the slippery part of the water slide. A civil engineer designed a pumping system to circulate…

duct tape creations

Duct Tape Creations Use the ultimate engineer’s tool: duct tape! And show off your fashionista skills! You will be able…

more engineering facts

  The Hoover Dam, built along the Colorado River between 1931 and 1936 reaches 726 feet in height (221 metres).…

Sneakers

Engineers design running shoes for protection, performance, and comfort. Engineers understand how much force travels from the ground through the…

Snowboard

The snowboard was invented by an engineer. With some engineering twists and turns along the way, the snowboard has become…