THE TEAK PROJECT:
TRAVELING ENGINEERING ACTIVITY KITS
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Partial support for this project was provided by the National Science Foundation's Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory
Improvement (CCLI) program under Award No. 0737462. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations
expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science
Foundation.
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ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
Title Kit Overview
One paragraph description of kit. What will the students do, what will they see, what will be discussed, and how
does it all tie in to engineering?
Activity
Time
Description
Introduction and Discussion
Activity
Discussion and Conclusion
Optional Lesson Extender
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to…
 Objective 1
 Objective 2
 Objective 3
NYS Learning Standards
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List as applicable
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Activity Overview ......................................................................................................................................................2
Title Kit Overview..................................................................................................................................................2
Activity ...................................................................................................................................................................2
Time........................................................................................................................................................................2
Description .............................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction and Discussion ...................................................................................................................................2
Activity ...................................................................................................................................................................2
Discussion and Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................2
Optional Lesson Extender ......................................................................................................................................2
Learning Objectives................................................................................................................................................2
NYS Learning Standards ........................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................3
Instructor Preparation Guide ......................................................................................................................................4
Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Background Information ........................................................................................................................................6
Simplified Definitions: 5 Minutes ..........................................................................................................................6
Topic Group Discussion: 5 Minutes .......................................................................................................................6
Learning Objectives................................................................................................................................................6
Materials .................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................7
Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................7
Expected Results ....................................................................................................................................................7
Concluding Discussion: 5 Minutes .........................................................................................................................8
Trouble-Shooting Guide .........................................................................................................................................8
Topic...........................................................................................................................................................................9
Topic Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................10
TOPIC Activities Handout .......................................................................................................................................11
Topic Questions ....................................................................................................................................................11
Topic Questions (ANSWERS) .............................................................................................................................12
References ................................................................................................................................................................13
Extended Information/Resources .............................................................................................................................13
Revisions ..................................................................................................................................................................14
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INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION GUIDE
Definitions
Use this space to define terms that the students and/or instructors may be unfamiliar with. For example:
Heat (Thermal) Energy
Heat energy is a form of energy that is present in the molecules and atoms of an object. When an object is hot, its
molecules have a lot of energy and therefore move fast. When an object is cold, the molecules begin to slow down
thus decreasing the overall amount of energy. The faster the molecules are moving, the more space they take up.
Heat vs. Temperature
Heat is the energy present in an object. Heat energy depends on many factors, such as how fast particles are
moving as well as how many particles are present. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the
molecules in an object. Temperature is not dependent on number or size. While heat and temperature are different,
they are directly related. When an object heats up, its molecules become more excited thus increasing the overall
speed at which they travel. A temperature reading of this object will detect the increased kinetic energy of the
molecules thus generating a higher temperature reading.
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DURATION
[duration]
CONCEPTS
[list concepts]
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ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION
Background Information
Provide a brief background paragraph that the teacher can use in class. This may include a story that establishes
relevance, a case study, a current events topic, or something else that will help the students understand what they
are about to do and why it’s important.
Simplified Definitions: 5 Minutes
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Term related to the activity
• Explanation
Another term related to the activity
• Explanation
Topic Group Discussion: 5 Minutes
(Pose the following questions to the group and let the discussion flow naturally…try to give positive
feedback to each child that contributes to the conversation.)
Q: Include some basic questions for the class
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Include some possible answers. Try to avoid yes/no or extremely fact-based questions.
Include some answers that might be the result of misconceptions, too. Use these for further
discussion!
Q: Include some basic questions for the class
o Include some possible answers. Try to avoid yes/no or extremely fact-based questions.
o Include some answers that might be the result of misconceptions, too. Use these for further
discussion!
Heat vs. Temperature Activity – 15 Minutes
Learning Objectives
By the end of this exercise, students should be able to…
 Activity Objectives
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Materials
Included in each kit are:
1. List materials here. For example…
2. (1) Thermometer
3. (1) Spoon
4. Paper Towels
5. (4) Large Metal Balls
Safety Precautions
List as applicable
Procedure
1. Step by step instructions
2. Include instructions for teacher AND students
Expected Results
Include a brief description of what should happen, so the teacher knows what to expect. Include typical problems
that may occur.
End Heat vs. Temperature Activity
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Concluding Discussion: 5 Minutes
Q: Include some concluding discussion
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questions
Include possible answers
Include answers that may be the result of misconceptions. These can lead to further discussion.
Q: Did the experiment/project/activity work the way you expected? Why or why not?
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Discuss
Q: If you were starting this activity all over again, what would you do differently? Why?
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Help the students think objectively and critically about what could be improved.
Trouble-Shooting Guide
1. Include a list of possible problems
a. Include possible solutions
b. Include possible solutions
c. Include possible solutions
2. Include a list of possible problems
a. Include possible solutions
b. Include possible solutions
c. Include possible solutions
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TOPIC
Lesson Extender
DURATION
[duration]
CONCEPT
[concept}
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TOPIC INTRODUCTION
The Lesson Extender should focus on a particular topic and be an extension of material that was already covered
earlier in the session. The format should be similar to the other activities, and you can copy and paste the
introduction/activity/discussion materials here to use as a guideline.
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TOPIC ACTIVITIES HANDOUT
Topic Questions
Include in writing any questions that you want your class to think about and answer.
Give them plenty of space to write down ideas.
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Topic Questions (ANSWERS)
Include in writing any questions that you want your class to think about and answer.
Include possible answers here for the teacher
Include in writing any questions that you want your class to think about and answer.
Include possible answers here for the teacher
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REFERENCES
[1] Include references here
EXTENDED INFORMATION/RESOURCES
List books, articles, and websites where students or teachers can go to learn more.
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REVISIONS
Date
Changes Made
Changes Made By
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