Engines (HS)
In this lesson students will gain a general knowledge of what an engine is and the different types of engines. Students will participate in 3 activities in which they will build 3 different types of engines.
Topic(s)
Engineering
type
High school lesson
9-12
Grade(s):
time needed
6 hours
author
Daniel Tuhy
national next gen standards
north dakota standards
9-10.1.1.-Explain how models can be used to illustrate scientific principles
9-10.1.4.-Describe the relationship between form and function (e.g., solids, liquids, gases, cell specialization, simple machines, and plate tectonics)
9-10.2.1.-Explain how scientific investigations can result in new ideas
9-10.2.2.-Use appropriate safety equipment and precautions during investigations (e.g. goggles, apron, eye wash station)
9-10.2.3. -Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
9-10.2.4.-Formulate a testable hypothesis for a simple investigation