http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 11:34:00 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Slingshot-Dart-Shooter/
Slingshot Dart Shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/L505/HF23TA4Q/F56L505HF23TA4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/L505/HF23TA4Q/F56L505HF23TA4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/L505/HF23TA4Q/F56L505HF23TA4Q.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Projectile shooters are always fun to build, but one can make only so many catapults before the novelty wears off. The slingshot dart shooter mixes it up with elements from my Slingshot Rocket project and regular Slingshot, but in the classic 'Y' slingshot shape.  Lesson Plan: Difficulty: 2/5 Prep:...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:07:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cork-Shooter/
Cork Shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/68VI/HBHGL8LC/FOU68VIHBHGL8LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/68VI/HBHGL8LC/FOU68VIHBHGL8LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/68VI/HBHGL8LC/FOU68VIHBHGL8LC.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance This project is born from the fact that students in my engineering classes really enjoy building projectile launchers. I wanted something that was simple to build, effective, and has lots of room for modifications. The cork shooter fulfills that criteria and of course provides a hands-on lesson in t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:05:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Roller-Coaster/
Marble Roller Coaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/TYKK/H7UQYT0A/FYWTYKKH7UQYT0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/TYKK/H7UQYT0A/FYWTYKKH7UQYT0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/TYKK/H7UQYT0A/FYWTYKKH7UQYT0A.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance "We're doing the roller coasters?! Yes!!" That's the response I get from students who've taken my engineering classes before when they find out it's marble roller coaster day. It's a class favorite. Students get to build 20' long roller coasters with their friends! It's an open-ended, fast-paced, c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 20:45:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubberband-Helicopters-step-by-step/
Rubberband Helicopters: step-by-step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/RNI9/H7ME377G/FZIRNI9H7ME377G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/RNI9/H7ME377G/FZIRNI9H7ME377G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/RNI9/H7ME377G/FZIRNI9H7ME377G.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance In an effort to streamline my Instructables for training purposes, I am recreating my classic Rubberband Helicopter in step-by-step format. The rubberband-powered helicopter is a favorite of my students because of the ease of construction and the exciting end product. Learning Objective: Students ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:50:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Hydraulic-Machines/
Easy Hydraulic Machines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/XZLR/H0OJ752Z/FB9XZLRH0OJ752Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/XZLR/H0OJ752Z/FB9XZLRH0OJ752Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/XZLR/H0OJ752Z/FB9XZLRH0OJ752Z.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance After the success of the JudoBots, I decided to explore more projects that use simple hydraulic systems. Hydraulics made from plastic syringes and vinyl tubing are so easy to make and add an element of sophisticated movement to otherwise rather hum-drum projects, and yet it's only utilized in roboti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Propeller-Powered-Zipline-Racers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/1C9X/H401VGK5/FVB1C9XH401VGK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/1C9X/H401VGK5/FVB1C9XH401VGK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/1C9X/H401VGK5/FVB1C9XH401VGK5.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Materials Craft sticks, Paperclips, Propellers, Cardstock, Long rubberbands, Masking tape, Hot glue, Kite string, and scissors. Learning Objective Elementary school-aged students explore ideas like thrust, potential energy, and drag as they build and test propeller-powered zipline racers. Students ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:37:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Propeller-Powered-Car/
Propeller-Powered Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/HLRY/H0FLDCMR/FJUHLRYH0FLDCMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/HLRY/H0FLDCMR/FJUHLRYH0FLDCMR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/HLRY/H0FLDCMR/FJUHLRYH0FLDCMR.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Although Instructables offers some similar projects, I want to show you how to make a propeller car that can easily be made by many kids in grades 1 and up. This car can travel up to 40ft on a smooth and flat surface! Most kids can complete the project in less than an hour. The Lesson ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:06:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teach-Engineering-Slingshot-Rockets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/81PD/H1ENC2VD/FMN81PDH1ENC2VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/81PD/H1ENC2VD/FMN81PDH1ENC2VD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/81PD/H1ENC2VD/FMN81PDH1ENC2VD.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Learning Objective: By constructing and testing a slingshot rocket, each student will experientially comprehend basic aerodynamic principles such as stability, drag, and lift. Redesigning the rocket after testing it offers students the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge to create a higher...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:01:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Teach-Engineering-Crash-Test-Racers/
Teach Engineering: Crash Test Racers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/4S7H/H1ENC2VF/FKI4S7HH1ENC2VF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/4S7H/H1ENC2VF/FKI4S7HH1ENC2VF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/4S7H/H1ENC2VF/FKI4S7HH1ENC2VF.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance We've all heard of the classic egg-drop engineering challenge, so here's a twist - crash test race cars! The students in my extracurricular engineering class love this project because of its open-ended nature and thrilling process.  More footage of crash tests Difficulty: 4/5...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:46:39 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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