For this engineering challenge, students will design devices to help "Justin Case" escape lava by using items in their backpacks to get Justin from one tree to another. Students will use the knowledge they gain from this engineering design challenge to practice the skills, vocabulary, and presentation techniques of engineers. The unit is 34 pages long and includes detailed lessons, student handouts, research resources, a bibliography, and evaluation criteria.

Common Core

CCRA.SL.4 SL.6.4