Do you need proof that driving is a dangerous activity? More Americans have died in car crashes over the past 100 years than in all the wars the U.S. has ever fought combined. More than 40,000 Americans die each year on the nation's highways, most as the result of high-speed collisions. In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn how engineers developed the air bag, an important automobile-safety device now found in most cars.
Recommended for: Grades 3-12

Explore some of the wonders of modern engineering in this video from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York. Hear a diverse selection of engineers explain how things work.

In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad designs an invention that will help them cross a swamp and also reach the top of a tall cliff.

This PBL plan provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach for students to explore the Industrial Revolution's legacy and its relevance to today's world.Project-Based Learning (PBL) Plan: The Industrial RevolutionDriving QuestionHow did the Industrial Revolution transform societies, economies, and environments, and what lessons can we apply to address today's global challenges?Real World InvestigationProject Overview: Students will investigate the multifaceted impacts of the Industrial Revolution on societies, economies, and environments. They will explore how these historical changes relate to current global challenges, such as industrialization, urbanization, environmental sustainability, and social equity. The investigation will culminate in a multimedia presentation or exhibit showcasing their findings and proposed solutions for contemporary issues inspired by the lessons of the Industrial Revolution.

Tired of bending down to pick up those runaway tennis balls? Leang can help you out with his handy invention in this video segment from ZOOM.

Alistair's Time Machine, written by Marilyn Sadler, illustrated by Roger Bollen Alistair's entry in a science competition takes him to many places and time periods but unfortunately he can't prove this to the judges.

Archibald Frisby, written and illustrated by Michael Chesworth. Even when shipped off to summer camp to have fun, Archibald can't leave his love for science behind -- he gets his campmates involved in his passion.

The history of -- Farnsworth, Philo T. -- is examined in an article provided as a PDF document. This article is extracted from the book UTAH HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA, published in celebration of Utah's Centennial (1996) and edited by Allan Kent Powell. Over two hundred contributors wrote about the individuals, organizations, locations, institutions, and topics important to Utah history.