ERIC Number: ED391714
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: 85
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: ISBN-0-86651-627-1
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EISSN: N/A
Constructions for Children: Projects in Design Technology.
Eichelberger, Barbara; Larson, Connie
This book helps children develop the capability and confidence to design, construct, and evaluate working models. Projects in this book are suitable for students in grades K-4, but may be adapted for older students. Step-by-step explanations for each project are meant as guidelines and completion of the project is not limited to a single correct solution. Following the "Introduction," 20 design projects are given. These are: (1) "Gravity-Powered Vehicle"; (2) "Gravity-Powered, Inserted-Axle Vehicle"; (3) "Rubber Band-Powered, Inserted-Axle Vehicle"; (4) "Rubber Band-Powered Airplane"; (5) "Rubber Band-Powered Submarine"; (6) "Rubber Band-Powered Paddle Boat"; (7) "Rubber Band-Powered Rocket"; (8) "Pneumatic-Powered Airplane"; (9) "Pneumatic-Powered Boat"; (10) "Dump Truck with a Pneumatic Lift"; (11) "Pneumatic Pop-Up Toy"; (12) "Hydraulic-Powered Plant"; (13) "Clock with Gears"; (14) "Movable Santa: A Pulling Force"; (15) "Levered Kangaroo: A Compelling Force"; (16) "Hopping Kangaroo with a Drive Mechanism"; (17) "Marionette Ant"; (18) "Marionette Crocodile"; (19) "Marionette Robot"; and (20) "Bridge." The book contains a list of professional references. (MM)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Construction (Process), Diagrams, Elementary Education, Engineering Technology, Force, Gravity (Physics), Hydraulics, Kinetics, Mechanics (Physics), Models, Power Technology, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Technology Education, Toys
Dale Seymour Publications, P.O. Box 10888, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0879 (Order number DS 21200, $10.95).
Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
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