http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-Based-Engineering-for-Kids/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/3TYV/GY4ROS7I/FWP3TYVGY4ROS7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/3TYV/GY4ROS7I/FWP3TYVGY4ROS7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/3TYV/GY4ROS7I/FWP3TYVGY4ROS7I.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance I'm here to inspire others to conduct project-based engineering lessons in the classroom and elsewhere. Project-based learning, or PBL, allows students to control the direction and pace of their learning, which in itself can transform classwork into a fun and exploratory process. Activities tha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:13:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Teach-Project-Based-Engineering-to-Kids/
How to Teach Project-Based Engineering to Kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/FG0E/GX3LR6IW/FH7FG0EGX3LR6IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/FG0E/GX3LR6IW/FH7FG0EGX3LR6IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/FG0E/GX3LR6IW/FH7FG0EGX3LR6IW.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance This Instructable is here to assist teachers with implementing project-based engineering lessons into their classroom. Individual project plans are assembled in a separate guide entitled Project-Based Engineering for Kids. Keep it in Context The content of this Instructable comes almost exclusi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:49:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-50-cent-Toy-Hovercraft-Helicopter-Demonstra/
The 50 cent Toy Hovercraft / Helicopter- Demonstrate the Magnus Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/88BV/GY1981EA/FIH88BVGY1981EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/88BV/GY1981EA/FIH88BVGY1981EA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/88BV/GY1981EA/FIH88BVGY1981EA.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch This is an expansion on a cool instructable called the $.05 Toy Hovercraft / Helicopter made by Hoopajoo. I really liked how simple the original project was, but I got to thinkin... bigger is better, right!?  Hoopajoo's is quick and easy, mine requires a little more time but it is still very simple ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:24:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-Rubberband-Powered-Helicopter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/VDMT/H0FLNJNS/FJZVDMTH0FLNJNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/VDMT/H0FLNJNS/FJZVDMTH0FLNJNS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/VDMT/H0FLNJNS/FJZVDMTH0FLNJNS.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance The rubberband-powered helicopter is a favorite of my students because of the ease of construction and the exciting end product.  Students will investigate the ideas of lift, drag, and stored energy as they each build their own helicopter. Furthermore, students will learn how the aforementioned ide...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:21:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dorm-Room-Silhouettes/
Dorm Room Silhouettes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/AFGP/GC4G14RX/FIHAFGPGC4G14RX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/AFGP/GC4G14RX/FIHAFGPGC4G14RX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/AFGP/GC4G14RX/FIHAFGPGC4G14RX.SMALL.jpg dregnuse I have a very empty wall in my new room at school. We arent allowed to paint and i hate starring at empty wall space. This is a cheap and somewhat easy way to spruce up those bare walls in your dorm or apartment. Tools and Supplies Not many tools are needed for this project. simple stuff you c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:49:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing--Graceful-Egg-Drop-Contraption/
Amazing & Graceful Egg Drop Contraption - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/9FS2/FGMZ67BC/FJD9FS2FGMZ67BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/9FS2/FGMZ67BC/FJD9FS2FGMZ67BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/9FS2/FGMZ67BC/FJD9FS2FGMZ67BC.SMALL.jpg wkl Recently my AP Physics class was assigned the egg drop project. After experimenting with a few designs I found one that works very well and looks good too. Although some of the restrictions for the classic egg drop project vary, some of the same prinicples found in this design might be applied to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 01:58:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Flying-Scrooge%3a-Ornithopter-of-Household-Items/
The Flying Scrooge: Ornithopter of Household Items - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2N/G6IM/POYEZR79P48/F2NG6IMPOYEZR79P48.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2N/G6IM/POYEZR79P48/F2NG6IMPOYEZR79P48.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2N/G6IM/POYEZR79P48/F2NG6IMPOYEZR79P48.SMALL.jpg royalestel This instructable will show you how to make a nifty flying model known as an ornithopter from cheap to free stuff. An ornithopter is a lot like a model airplane, but it flaps its wings like a bird or an insect, and is a lovely sight to watch in flight. This is pretty easy to build; you really only ...
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