Instructional Video20:35
TED Talks

Tod Machover + Dan Ellsey: Inventing instruments that unlock new music

12th - Higher Ed
Tod Machover of MIT's Media Lab is devoted to extending musical expression to everyone, from virtuosos to amateurs, and in the most diverse forms, from opera to video games. He and composer Dan Ellsey shed light on what's next.
Instructional Video18:11
TED Talks

Bjarke Ingels: 3 warp-speed architecture tales

12th - Higher Ed
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels rockets through photo/video-mingled stories of his eco-flashy designs. His buildings not only look like nature -- they act like nature: blocking the wind, collecting solar energy -- and creating stunning...
Instructional Video14:24
TED Talks

TED: How kids can help design cities | Mara Mintzer

12th - Higher Ed
Adults tend to think of kids as "future citizens" -- their ideas and opinions will matter someday, just not today. But kids make up a quarter of the population, so shouldn't they have a say in what the world they'll inherit will look...
Instructional Video8:56
Crash Course

Smart Tattoos & Tiny Robots: Crash Course Engineering #37

12th - Higher Ed
This week we are exploring biodevices and the part they play in the healthcare world. We’ll look at the challenges of implantable biodevices, like biocompatibility, power and connectivity, packaging, structural design, delivery systems,...
Instructional Video15:40
Curated Video

Crazy Process of Repairing & Replacing Massive Ship Thrusters

6th - Higher Ed
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this episode, we delve into the complex propulsion systems of gigantic ships. Discover the ability of the ship to move in any direction through a propeller directed by the application...
Instructional Video19:52
Curated Video

Using feedback to develop ideas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use feedback and interpret this information to inform and justify design developments. Key learning points: - Personal reflection informs design developments. - Client feedback informs design developments.
Instructional Video22:51
Curated Video

Present data

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use graphs, diagrams and descriptions to present data. Key learning points: - There are different presentation techniques. - Designers select and justify the choice of presentation technique.
Instructional Video27:48
Curated Video

Design specification and fabric selection

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can select fabrics for a purpose. Key learning points: - Design specification considers the user needs and wants to store stationery. - Selecting fabrics depends upon the design specification. - Selecting fastening...
Instructional Video29:55
Curated Video

Interviews

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can design and conduct effective interviews that inform designing. Key learning points: - Designers will use open and closed questions in interviews. - Interviews are a useful tool when ascertaining clients wants and needs.
Instructional Video3:07
Curated Video

The Design Process

3rd - Higher Ed
The Design Process describes the purposeful method to use in finding a practical solution to a problem.
Instructional Video3:44
Product Design Online

Create a Custom Sheet Metal Rule in Fusion 360

Higher Ed
Learn how to define custom sheet metal rules in Autodesk Fusion 360. Sheet Metal Rules define the properties of your sheet metal part, including k-factor, bendradius, thickness, and more.
Podcast45:09
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: Next Gen STEM

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jamie Semple and Mike McGlone, education specialist and coordinator, respectively, based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, share how students and teachers get involved in the form of student programs and challenges that contribute to...
Instructional Video23:03
The Wall Street Journal

Simon Segars on Building the Next Chip Powerhouse

Higher Ed
Nvidia's proposed $40 billion dollar takeover of British chip designer Arm Holdings could entirely reshape the semiconductor industry. The CEO of Arm shares how the merger will navigate roadblocks from domestic and international...
Podcast28:27
NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 19, Magic Inside the Orion Spacesuit Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Orion Spacesuit Engineer Kirstyn Johnson discusses the internal systems of the Orion spacesuit.
Instructional Video5:15
Curated OER

Exhibit Experience Design Engineer

4th - 12th
Lisa Whitsitt is an Exhibit/Experience Design Engineer. She designs the way her product looks and how best to showcase her product. She uses problem solving and models to help her design complete marketing environments. Students will be...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Automatic Door Opener

3rd - 8th
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, watch the design process in action as cast members create automatic door openers to open their bedroom doors while still lying down.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Studying the Antarctic Sea Floor

9th - 10th
Studying life on the seafloor beneath Antarctica's thick ice is a major challenge for ecologists. Learn about a new device that can reach those icy depths in this video segment adapted from WomenInAntarctica.com. [4:39]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Building a Dam Like a Beaver

Pre-K - 1st
In this video segment from WGBH, children make a dam with dirt, sticks, and stones to try to stop the flow of water.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Easy Fit Design

9th - 10th
In this video produced for Teachers' Domain, Chi-An Wang, a mechanical engineering graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, describes her process when working with New Balance to design a new triathlon shoe.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A House for Teddy Bear

Pre-K - 1st
In this video segment from WGBH, children experiment with cardboard and build a house for their stuffed animals.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Blast Off!

Pre-K - 1st
Curious George is the only one who can restock the International Space Station with supplies, which means he's going up to space in a rocket! After students watch the video, they build and launch their own air-powered rockets, which they...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cooking Cookies With Solar Power

Pre-K - 1st
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two solar cookers are tested against a control to see which can cook a "s'more" faster. [3:11]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Exploring Windmill Design

3rd - 8th
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members are challenged to design a windmill that can be powered by a hair dryer. [3:38]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Design for Function

3rd - 6th
Cyberchase video in which the CyberSquad uses the design process to create an invention that will help them navigate some tricky terrain. Includes background reading and discussion questions. [3:52]