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Paddle Power
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In this engineering design challenge, patrons use simple materials and the engineering design challenge to build paddle boats!
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Provides classroom connections, key concepts, connections to science standards, and additional resources.
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| Hints for uses in your library | Remind patrons to utilize the engineering design process. Failure is OK! |
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Rubber Band Power
How to Make a Rubber Band Paddle Boat |
| Originating Source | PBS Design Squad |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
These children’s books all deal with various themes involved in engineering such as the engineering design process, specific projects such as building bridges or houses, and perseverance through failure.
Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty This Bridge Will Not Be Gray by Dave Eggers Cross a Bridge by Ryan Ann Hunter What To Do With an Idea? By Kobi Yamada Ish by Peter H. Reynolds Stuck by Oliver Jeffers The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires How a House is Built by Gail Gibbons |