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Design and Build Your Own Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer or Toy Car Lesson PlanDesign and Build Your Own Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer or Toy Car Lesson Plan
Publisher
Mascil Project
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2015
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Design and Build Your Own Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer or Toy Car

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No vacuum cleaner? No problem, just build your own. Scholars apply knowledge of currents to build a model of either a vacuum clear, a hair dryer, or a toy car. While the class completes the activity, instructors consider gender differences and preferences in STEM tasks.

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Concepts

engineering design, electrical engineering, electric circuits, currents, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Bring in an old vacuum cleaner or hair dryer for learners to explore

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires various materials; see resource for complete list
  • Pupils should have knowledge of electric circuits

Pros

  • Allows groups to choose their own projects
  • Provides links to websites for additional information

Cons

  • None

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