Tom Shaw, Author at Technical Education Post

Diesel Trends: What Diesel Can Do for C-Stores

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Tom Shaw 931 Views 0 Comments Biodiesel, Renewable Energy Group, Troy Shoen

Source: cstoredecisions.com By Troy Shoen, Renewable Energy Group Inc. Where do you see your fuel operations heading in 10 years, 20

Fun with Speedboats

April 5, 2018July 11, 2018 Tom Shaw 1370 Views 0 Comments Age level 11-18, Engineering Design, Motion and Forces, Properties of Materials

Student teams learn how engineers have competed in a race for speed and then design their own speedboat out of everyday items, considering the fastest and most stable propulsion system they can create.

Engineering Air Traffic

April 5, 2018July 11, 2018 Tom Shaw 1243 Views 0 Comments Age level 11-18, Engineering Design, Mathematical Applications, Motion and Forces, Technology

Students learn how the engineering and principals behind radar and air traffic control systems have impacted travel.

Build a Big Wheel

April 5, 2018July 11, 2018 Tom Shaw 1238 Views 0 Comments Age level 8-18, Buildings and Structures, Engineering Design, Motion and Forces

Students learn how big wheels have been designed throughout history, and then work in teams to develop a design for their own pasta wheel.

Engineer a Cane

April 5, 2018July 11, 2018 Tom Shaw 1134 Views 0 Comments Age level 8-18, Engineering Design, Motion and Forces, Properties of Materials, Technology

Students explore the impact of assistive technology on meeting the needs of society.

Biomimicry in Engineering

April 5, 2018July 11, 2018 Tom Shaw 1021 Views 0 Comments Age level 8-18, Buildings and Structures, Engineering Design

Students explore how engineers have incorporated systems, materials, and methods from nature into man-made products, materials, and methods found in all industries.