
Design and Build an Insulated Food Container
Students will design and build a prototype of a device to keep food cold for a specified time.
Students will design and build a prototype of a device to keep food cold for a specified time.
Design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind.
A makerspace is a collaborative space where anyone can create, tinker, invent and learn by making.
Triangles are very strong shapes which makes them important when building strong and stable structures
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
The lever is a type of simple machine. Learn about the different classes of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage.
Students will learn about the different types of fasteners to investigate which fastener is best for a particular material or job and why.
10 images of some tools such as belt sanders and table saws that use an electric motor rather than requiring manual labour
16 images of some tools such as hammers, saws and drills that are operated by hand and do not require electricity
8 images including the Statue of Liberty and various towers from around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, CN Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower
7 images of structures in Canada such as an Inukshuk, CN Tower and the Parliament Building including their locations
11 images of structures with historical significance from different civilizations such as pyramids, statues on Easter Island and Stonehenge