How do you combine math, science, technology, engineering, history, art, all to meet education standards in your classroom? Biology teacher, Matthew Burns and physics teacher, Boris Gokhfeld from Waltham High School, MA, USA, created this project to share with you.
The Great Pyramid Challenge is a three or four class unit on the engineering design process that helps students achieve national goals in engineering and thinking skills. Students will learn about the engineering design process and practice the steps by building pyramids in teams using common household items.
Visit the Great Pyramid build phase with Waltham High School students through this video.
Teachers at Dassault Systemes
Boris and Matt are part of Teachers at Dassault Systemes (TADS) program. TADS combines our 3D Experience technology with innovative projects for the classroom. The Great Pyramid project was developed for students in middle school and high school.
Corporate Citizenship
The TADS program has been nominated for a Boston College Corporate Citizenship film award. If you like the project, please support these teachers by voting for Dassault Systemes here.
Downloads
You can download all the lesson plans and worksheets below. Thank you Boris and Matt for creating such a great project. Marie
Download Pyramid Project Teacher Edition (final)
Download Day 1 Activity (Final)
Download Day 2 student worksheet (Final)
Download Day 2 teacher worksheet (Final)
Download Day 3 Activity (Final)
Presentation: https://prezi.com/jkrj7n5romeq/engineering-design-process/