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Smooth Operator
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In this activity, learners explore surgical instrument design. Teams of learners construct surgical instruments from everyday materials.

Heart of the Matter
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of valve operation and how engineers have adapted valves for use in mechanical heart valve design.

Pollution Patrol
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers design devices that can detect the presence of pollutants in the air.

Fun with Speedboats
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In this activity, learners explore how boats are engineered to achieve speed.

Folding Matters
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In this activity, learners explore how the process of folding has impacts on engineering and is evident in nature.

Rotational Equilibrium
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.

Insulators and Conductors
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of conducting or insulating electricity.

Solar Structures
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In this activity, learners explore how the power of the sun can be harnessed to heat and cool a building.