 Key Learning ◦ Energy can be transferred through a mechanism to perform a given task.  Unit Essential Question ◦ How can energy be transferred from a spring to drive a vehicle?

 Vocabulary ◦ mousetrap ◦ 1/8” x 36” metal rod ◦ 4 eye screws ◦ 4 feet of string ◦ 2 cable ties ◦ Balsa wood ◦ 1/4” x 36” dowel ◦ 4 plastic wheels ◦ Wood glue ◦ 4 CDs ◦ 4 CD inserts ◦ hot glue ◦ 12” tape ◦ 4 washers ◦ 4 CD spacers ◦ Styrofoam ◦ 1 straw

 Lesson Essential Question ◦ How is a vehicle designed and constructed, using a mousetrap, to travel the farthest distance?

 Key Learning ◦ An Engineer needs to build a structure that is functional based on a budgeted amount of materials.  Unit Essential Question ◦ How is a structure built so it is functional but still meets the budgeted amount of materials?

 Vocabulary ◦ 20 index cards 3” x 5” ◦ 20 index cards 5” x 8” ◦ 20 pieces of paper ◦ 20 push pins ◦ Styrofoam ◦ 20 craft sticks ◦ 20” masking tape ◦ 20 staples ◦ 20” string ◦ Hot Glue

 Lesson Essential Question ◦ How is a maze designed and constructed to keep a marble in motion the longest?

 Key Learning o A Mechanical Engineer needs to effectively use problem solving skills in the development and creation of a solution to a specific problem.  Unit Essential Question o How does a Mechanical Engineer develop a solution to a given problem?

 Vocabulary ◦ 5 rubber bands ◦ 5 straws ◦ 1 golf ball ◦ 2 drinking cups ◦ 3 balloons ◦ 5 paper clips ◦ 1 egg ◦ 6 index cards 5” x 8” ◦ 3 sheets of 8.5”x11” paper ◦ 5 push pins ◦ 2 pieces Styrofoam ◦ 10 craft sticks ◦ masking tape ◦ 12” string ◦ Hot Glue ◦ device ◦ sketches ◦ written description ◦ footprint ◦ free-standing

 Lesson Essential Question ◦ How is a device built that will complete multiple tasks given a specific time and set of materials?