Hands-On Engineering immerses students in the world of real-life engineers. Through engaging authentic learning experiences, students will create innovative solutions to relevant and timely design and engineering challenges while building STEM skills. This book is packed with activities that can be easily conducted in the classroom using everyday materials and includes everything teachers need to help students think analytically, assess new situations, and solve hands-on, real-world problems. From engaging in practical problem solving and collaboration to employing imagination and perseverance, students will not just learn about engineering-they will be engineers!

The good old-fashioned paper airplane -- Hammock among us -- Windmills on your mind? -- Will it go round in circles? -- Building bridges -- It's all downhill from here -- Cow-a-bungee -- Stealthy design -- Whatever floats your boat -- Scrapers in the sky -- Parachute express -- It's so simple machines -- Catapult to the front of the line -- Be a cooper -- Whirlybird liftoff -- Wheelbarrow races -- Kite for a windy day -- Host a hoist -- Obstacle course, of course -- Craft a raft -- CD car -- It's getting hot in here -- The amazing trampoline act -- Zip-a-dee-doo-dah -- Breaking down barriers -- World's fair.