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- Title
Constructing an Engineering Model for Raising an Egyptian Obelisk.
- Authors
Beck, Charles R.
- Abstract
This article explains how students can simulate the raising of an Egyptian obelisk by constructing and testing a small engineering model. The basic engineering design process involved in the task of constructing and testing a classroom model includes identifying the problem, developing a solution, constructing a prototype, and testing the solution. Included is a list of key concepts that students should be introduced to prior to designing the model. There is a need to discuss the comparative sizes of each element before starting the construction stage. Some of the materials needed for this task are a strong cardboard or balsa, strings, sandpit, and a box. It also cites questions that student should discuss before they test the model.
- Subjects
ACTIVITY programs in education; SIMULATION methods &; models; OBELISKS; ENGINEERING models; ENGINEERING design; PROTOTYPES; MATERIALS; QUESTIONS &; answers
- Publication
Technology Teacher, 2009, Vol 69, Issue 1, p14
- ISSN
0746-3537
- Publication type
Article