Source: ThinkTV 16 & ThinkTV 14: Engineering Your Future
Examine the work of chemical engineers, expand your knowledge about this branch of engineering and explore nanotechnology at the nanotechnology laboratory at Stanford University in California.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Science & Tech, Social Studies
Topics: Engineering. Technological Advances. Careers.
Resource Type: Lesson Plan
Source: ThinkTV 16 & ThinkTV 14: Engineering Your Future
Explore the ancient and modern history of civil engineering and examine the work of modern-day civil engineers. Research the "seven wonders of the modern world" and prepare a group presentation.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Science & Tech, Social Studies
Topics: Engineering. Technological Advances. Careers.
Resource Type: Lesson Plan
Source: WPSU: Swift: Eyes through Time
Recognize the concept of "distance in space equals distance in time" by defining the term "light year" and matching scientists' eras to starlight created that many light years away. Explain how the Swift satellite can be considered a time machine.
Grade Level: 6-8
Subjects: Science & Tech
Topics: Atmosphere & Space Science. Scientists and Engineers. Technological Advances.
Resource Type: Lesson Plan
Source: NOVA
Research and report on technological advances and tactical strategies used in wars of the 20th century.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Science & Tech, Social Studies
Topics: Technological Advances. War.
Resource Type: Lesson Plan
Source: ThinkTV 16 & ThinkTV 14: Engineering Your Future
Explore the job of a robotics engineer and create group presentations on emerging technologies in the field of robotics engineering.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Science & Tech, Social Studies
Topics: Engineering. Technological Advances. Careers.
Resource Type: Lesson Plan
