Scott Baker
Career Profiles
Mechanical Designer
Design Thinking
Backgrounders
Learn about the Design Thinking process and how it can be used with students.
Testing for Aviation Safety
Backgrounders
Learn about some of the ways that aircraft and spacecraft are tested.
Pre-flight Testing
Backgrounders
Learn about some of the ways Aerospace engineers test new designs.
Strange Shapes in the Sky: Stealth and Flying Wings
Backgrounders
Learn about how and why engineers designed and built some very unique aircraft.
Alan Locke
Career Profiles
Research Technologist
How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?
Hands-on Activities
How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?
Innovating with Form and Function
Lessons
Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
How can a person walk through a sheet of paper?
Hands-on Activities
In this challenge activity discover how one piece of paper can go a long way. It's time to think outside the box!
How can I build a rollercoaster?
Hands-on Activities
Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.
How can I get a quarter through a dime sized hole?
Hands-on Activities
Can you think like an engineer? Try to solve a tricky size and shape problem in this activity.
How can I make a bottle rocket?
Hands-on Activities
Use a pop bottle and other everyday materials to create a rocket that you can launch outdoors.
Design & Build a Dam
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a dam that holds back a given volume of water for a certain time.
Design & Build a Floating Device
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.