Cutting Through Soil

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Author:

Jacob Crosby, Janet Yowell, Malinda Schaefer Zarske

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

University of Colorado at Boulder

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

Students pretend they are agricultural engineers during the colonial period and design a miniature plow that will cut through a "field" of soil. Students are introduced to the engineering design process and learn of several famous historical figures who contributed to the design of the plow.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Copyright Holder:

College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder