Think like an Engineer using Simple Machines
Submitted 11 years ago
Community Review for Backyard Engineers
My Take
Not sure if engineers think this way when it comes to solving puzzles, but it's an engaging activity for students who have trouble conceptualizing and creating things. This game allows them to do just that and even test their machines before letting them work.
How I Use It
Students learn the basic principles of force and motion through the creation of simple machines to solve puzzles. This tool can be used to figure out how to use the least amount of resources to construct an object that has a specific purpose as a challenge activity in the classroom. A deeper understanding and projection of science concepts is needed to really make this game stand out.