Designing a Package that Works

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Author:

M. Cyr

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

The goal is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with the packaging of items to preserve, market, and safely deliver products. The packaging for each type of use varies. While observing and thinking about all packaging is encouraged, this activity focuses on packaging for transporting goods (shipping).

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Resources may be used on a nonprofit, non-commercial basis by educators, without any fee or cost to access, link to and use, or in any manner alter, revise, copy, edit, translate or digitize.

Copyright Holder:

K-12 Outreach Office, Worcester Polytechnic Institute