Author(s): Bobby Mercer
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 224
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-05-01
Dimensions: 149.86 x 226.06 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: Chicago, United States
Edition:
Illustrations:
There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills--you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct a Pasta Bridge strong enough to support a heavy load, using only dry linguini and glue. Build a Marble Roller Coaster from recycled cardboard tubes, in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final destination. Or design an Egg Catch device to safely capture a free-falling egg. Test yourself or use them for friendly competitions--who can come up with the best solution?
These 25 open-ended design challenges can be performed for just pennies . . . or less. Each project has a suggested materials list, step-by-step instructions with illustrations for one possible solution, and suggestions on how to adapt each challenge for different ages and skill levels. Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to teach children problem-solving skills and applied physics, all while having a lot of fun.
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 224
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-05-01
Dimensions: 149.86 x 226.06 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: Chicago, United States
Edition:
Illustrations:
There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills--you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct a Pasta Bridge strong enough to support a heavy load, using only dry linguini and glue. Build a Marble Roller Coaster from recycled cardboard tubes, in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final destination. Or design an Egg Catch device to safely capture a free-falling egg. Test yourself or use them for friendly competitions--who can come up with the best solution?
These 25 open-ended design challenges can be performed for just pennies . . . or less. Each project has a suggested materials list, step-by-step instructions with illustrations for one possible solution, and suggestions on how to adapt each challenge for different ages and skill levels. Educators and parents will find this title a handy resource to teach children problem-solving skills and applied physics, all while having a lot of fun.
Book Info | |
Author | Bobby Mercer |
Date Published | 2017-05-01 |
Dimensions | 149.86 x 226.06 x 15.24mm |
First Author | Bobby Mercer |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781613737163 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 224 |
Publication City/Country | Chicago, United States |
Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
Junk Drawer Engineering
- Bobby Mercer
- Paperback
- Publisher: Chicago Review Press
- ISBN: 9781613737163
- Availability:In Stock
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