Engineering Showcase
Youth prepare presentations to communicate their space glove design to others.
Youth Will Know
- They used all the steps of the Engineering Design Process to engineer a model space glove.
- Everyone can engineer!
Activity Downloads
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A7_Engineering_Showcase_Educator_Guide
Engineering Showcase Educator Guide
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A7_Engineering_Showcase_Engineering_Journal
Engineering Showcase Engineering Journal (English)
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A7_Engineering_Showcase_Engineering_Journal_Spanish
Engineering Showcase Engineering Journal (Spanish)
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Setup
The Educator Guide has a script, materials list, and prep directions. Be sure to have it open and ready to help guide you through every activity. It will take about 5 minutes to prepare for this activity.
- Get the Message from the Duo ready.
- Consider previewing videos on presentation methods.
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Guiding Question
How can we share our space glove designs with others?
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Youth Will Do
- Present their designs and share how they used the Engineering Design Process to engineer model space gloves suited for their chosen mission.
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Did You Know?
NASA astronauts sometimes wear space suits designed by other countries for specific tasks, like the Russian Sokol launch and entry suit. In order to find the best design, space agencies collaborate.
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Quick Tips
- Consider showing videos of presentation techniques.
- Consider filming each group and posting on social media.
Glossary
Communicate (in engineering): To share information, data, or ideas. When engineers communicate, designs can be improved. When scientists communicate, data and ideas can be used to discover new things.
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Activity Timing
5 min
Present the Message from the Duo
15 min
Prepare
20 min
Engineering Showcase
5 min
Reflect
45 min
Total