Students explore how pendulums work and why they are useful in everyday …
Students explore how pendulums work and why they are useful in everyday applications. In a hands-on activity, they experiment with string length, pendulum weight and angle of release. In an associated literacy activity, students explore the mechanical concept of rhythm, based on the principle of oscillation, in a broader biological and cultural context in dance and sports, poetry and other literary forms, and communication in general.
The resource "Switch block" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course from …
The resource "Switch block" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course from Khan Academy. This resource is one of the sub-topics in the "Lego robotics" topic area.
The resource "Switch block (nested)" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course …
The resource "Switch block (nested)" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course from Khan Academy. This resource is one of the sub-topics in the "Lego robotics" topic area.
The resource "Switch block (nested)" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course …
The resource "Switch block (nested)" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course from Khan Academy. This resource is one of the sub-topics in the "Lego robotics" topic area.
The resource "Switch statements & logic" is included in the "Electrical engineering" …
The resource "Switch statements & logic" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course from Khan Academy. This resource is one of the sub-topics in the "Lego robotics" topic area.
The resource "Switch statements & logic" is included in the "Electrical engineering" …
The resource "Switch statements & logic" is included in the "Electrical engineering" course from Khan Academy. This resource is one of the sub-topics in the "Lego robotics" topic area.
The purpose of this course is to learn how to specify the …
The purpose of this course is to learn how to specify the behavior of embedded systems and to experience the design of a provably correct system. In this course you will learn how to formally specify requirements and to prove (or disprove) them on the behaviour. With a practical assignment you will experience how to apply the techniques in practice.
Human growth has strained the Earth's resources, but as Johan Rockstrom reminds …
Human growth has strained the Earth's resources, but as Johan Rockstrom reminds us, our advances also give us the science to recognize this and change behavior. The resource, "TED - Let the Environment Guide our Development" included in "Lesson 4 Safe Operating Space for Humanity" is a part of "Unit 01 The Earths Limit" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 2.
The resource, "BioMimicry in Action TEDTalk" included in "Lesson 4 Research and …
The resource, "BioMimicry in Action TEDTalk" included in "Lesson 4 Research and Careers in Engineering" is a part of "Unit 04 Engineering Design Process and Careers" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 2
In this video, Jane Poynter tells her story of living two years …
In this video, Jane Poynter tells her story of living two years and 20 minutes in Biosphere 2 - an experience that provoked her to explore how we might sustain life in the harshest of environments. The resource, "Biosphere TED Talk Video" included in "Lesson 4 Human Habitat Sustainability Biosphere1" is a part of "Unit 02 Introduction to Science and Engineering Methods" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 1
Roller coasters projects are frequently used in middle and high school physics …
Roller coasters projects are frequently used in middle and high school physics classes to illustrate the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. Potential energy transforms to kinetic energy and vice versa, with gravity being the driving force during the entire process. Even though friction force is mentioned, it is rarely considered in the velocity calculations along the coasters’ paths. In this high school lesson, the friction force is considered in the process. Using basic calculus and the work-energy theorem for non-conservative forces, the friction along a curved path is quantified, and the cart’s velocity along this path is predicted. This activity and its associated lesson are designed for AP Calculus. Practice problems/answers, a PowerPoint® presentation and student notes are provided.
The course gives knowledge of and insight into (1) technology development from …
The course gives knowledge of and insight into
(1) technology development from a societal perspective, (2) a wide range of impact assessment procedures and methods to assess and regulate the potential impact of technological projects, programmes and technology policies, and (3) ethical theories and tools to judge and manage social consequences of these initiatives.
This version of the subject Technology Dynamics and Transition Management was taught …
This version of the subject Technology Dynamics and Transition Management was taught in co-operation with the Harbin Institute of Technology in China. At the heart of this module lies a model of technology development from a social perspective, which will be applied to water problems in present-day China.
Learn the basics of process design for biobased products. From feedstock to …
Learn the basics of process design for biobased products. From feedstock to biomaterials, chemicals and biofuels.
As fossil-based fuels and raw materials contribute to climate change, the use of renewable materials and energy as an alternative is in full swing. This transition is not a luxury, it is has become a necessity. We can use the unique properties of microorganisms to convert organic waste streams into biomaterials, chemicals and biofuels.
This course provides the insights and tools for biotechnological processes design in a sustainable way. Five experienced course leaders will teach you the basics of industrial biotechnology and how to apply these to the design of fermentation processes for the production of fuels, chemicals and foodstuffs. Throughout the course, you will be challenged to design your own biotechnological sprocess and evaluate its performance and sustainability. The undergraduate course includes guest lectures from industry as well as from the University of Campinas in Brazil, with over 40 years of experience in bio-ethanol production. The course was a MOOC in a joint initiative of TU Delft, the international BE-Basic consortium and University of Campinas.
Next to their master all TU Delft students can specialise in sustainable …
Next to their master all TU Delft students can specialise in sustainable development. This course is one of the requirements for the specialisation. It consists of a full-time week of guest lectures and workshops which takes place on a boat, and a group assignment to solve sustainable problems.
Students are introduced to the unit challenge discovering a new way to …
Students are introduced to the unit challenge discovering a new way to assess a person's risk of breast cancer. Solving this challenge requires knowledge of refraction and the properties of light. After being introduced to the challenge question, students generate ideas related to solving the challenge, and then read a short online article on optical biosensors that guides their research towards solving the problem.
Through four lessons and three hands-on activities, students learn the concepts of …
Through four lessons and three hands-on activities, students learn the concepts of refraction and interference in order to solve an engineering challenge: "In 2013, actress Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy, not because she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, but merely to lower her cancer risk. But what if she never inherited the gene(s) that are linked to breast cancer and endured surgery unnecessarily? Can we create a new method of assessing people's genetic risks of breast cancer that is both efficient and cost-effective?" While pursuing a solution to this challenge, students learn about some high-tech materials and delve into the properties of light, including the equations of refraction (index of refraction, Snell's law). Students ultimately propose a method to detect cancer-causing genes by applying the refraction of light in a porous film in the form of an optical biosensor. Investigating this challenge question through this unit is designed for an honors or AP level physics class, although it could be modified for conceptual physics.
Students explore how the efficiency of a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel is …
Students explore how the efficiency of a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel is affected by the ambient temperature. They learn how engineers predict the power output of a PV panel at different temperatures and examine some real-world engineering applications used to control the temperature of PV panels.
Students measure different types of small-sized beams and calculate their respective moments …
Students measure different types of small-sized beams and calculate their respective moments of inertia. They compare the calculations to how much the beams bend when loads are placed on them, gaining insight into the ideal geometry and material for load-bearing beams.
Students gain experience using the software/systems (engineering) design process, specifically focusing on …
Students gain experience using the software/systems (engineering) design process, specifically focusing on the testing phase. This problem-based learning activity uses the design process to solve open-ended challenges. In addition to learning about test cases for testing software, students utilize the design process as a vehicle to work through a problem and arrive at a solution.
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