Michaella Chemello
Engineer in Training (Civil)
Ryley Gray
Civil Structural Design Engineer
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?
Makerspaces for Educators
Backgrounders
A makerspace is a collaborative space where anyone can create, tinker, invent and learn by making.
Why is a Triangle a Strong Shape?
Backgrounders
Triangles are very strong shapes which makes them important when building strong and stable structures
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
Simple Machines - Levers
Backgrounders
The lever is a type of simple machine. Learn about the different classes of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage.
Camilla Sullivan
Tower and Mobile Crane Operator
Which Fastener is Best?
Lessons
Students will learn about the different types of fasteners to investigate which fastener is best for a particular material or job and why.
Tools: Hand
Picture Collections
16 images of some tools such as hammers, saws and drills that are operated by hand and do not require electricity
Tools: Power
Picture Collections
10 images of some tools such as belt sanders and table saws that use an electric motor rather than requiring manual labour
Simple Machines: Inclined Planes
Picture Collections
5 images of examples where inclined planes are used to help lift or move objects such as ramps for accessibility or entertainment
Simple Machines: Levers
Picture Collections
6 images of some objects such as tweezers, scissors and wheel barrows that use the lever principle to create movement for a specific purpose
Simple Machines: Pulleys
Picture Collections
6 images of some objects such as in fitness equipment which use wheels with grooves in their rims called pulleys for movement
Simple Machines: Screws
Picture Collections
5 images of some objects such as corkscrews that have a mechanism of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder to create movement