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Geometry to Engineering Design

Explore the merger of geometric design into functional engineered prototypes. Geometry involves the study of relationships among shapes. Engineers use geometry for drawing on blueprints and visualizing models in three-dimensions. Product engineers design inventions with all corners and parts accounted for, then sending to be manufactured into a viable product. Civic engineers assemble shapes to construct buildings, bridges, highway systems, and other living necessities for a city environment.

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Intro: Octahedron Platonic Solid

Encounter and build the octahedron, a unique 3D figure and Platonic solid with 8 triangular faces.

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Intro: Hexahedron Platonic Solid

Discover the simplicity of the hexahedron, a familar 3D figure and Platonic solid with 6 square faces.

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Intro: Dodecahedron Platonic Solid

Explore symmetry with a dodecahedron, a unique 3D figure and Platonic solid with 12 pentagonal faces.

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Intro: Icosahedron Platonic Solid

Have a ball discovering the geometric shape known as the icosahedron with 20 faces.

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Intro: Tetrahedron Platonic Solid

Encounter the many applications of the tetrahedron and build a model of this foundational Platonic solid.

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Construct a Sierpinski Pyramid

Construct a large modular, fractal structure with tetrahedral shapes.

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Sierpinski Kite Flying Forces

Learn about the fun and physics of kites then build a Sierpinski pyramid kite!

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Make a Mechanical Arm

Try this collapsible grabber made from scissor linkages.

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Construct a Mechanical Crane

Build an operational crane with a four-bar linkage and control it with your hands.

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Roller Coaster Run

Create a sloping roller coaster track for a rolling ball and enjoy the ride!

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Explore community needs then prototype city sectors and unify into a large cityscape design.