Aim High–Optimize

Engineering, Middle School, Technology

Units included in Aim High – Optimize

Quad Cities Skate Park
- 360 Video
- With skateboarders twisting and turning nearby, learn how skateboarding has evolved through an optimized process.
Optimization
- VR Museum Tour
- A mini-bio on Thomas Edison and his light bulb invention illuminates the concept of optimization.
Good Better Best
- 2D Video
- Paddle through this lesson on surfboard design and what elements of the process are best for achieving optimal results.
Cooking with Wendy
- 360 Video
- Make the best mashed potatoes possible by learning how to optimize the experience alongside national award-winning teacher Wendy Martin.
Word Search
- 360 Word Search
- Scour this interactive word puzzle to find all 20 key terms related to engineering design.

All units are related to the engineering design process, specifically optimization.

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.

Age Group: Middle School

Category: Engineering & Technology

Runtime: 30-40 min.

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