Stoplight Project

Explore topics at play in real-life Stoplight systems before building a model of your own!
Category: 
Electrical Eng.
Videos: 
5
Estimated Length: 
1.5 hours

Materials

Rules / Specifications

    • Build a functioning stop light & test it out!
    • Try out some different designs!
    • What happens if you try to turn on two lights at one?!

    Introduction

    1. Intro Video

    The intro video explains some background of the bridge project and how it relates to the real world.

    2 min

    2. Academic Video

    We use fun demonstrations to teach about different topics at play in bridges such as Force, Stress, & more!

    2 min

    3. "How To" Video

    Tune into the how to video to find tips, examples, and even obstacles to avoid when designing and building your bridge.

    3 min

    4. Testing & Evaluating

    In this video, we walk you through just how to go about testing your bridge when you are all finished building!

    2 min

    5. Bonus Video

    Tyler Bell from CVL Engineering shares his story about why he wanted to become a civil engineer and what he does now!

    1 min

    Before class...tune in here!

    Project Tips

    Before leading a project, please check out this quick video which goes over some helpful tips and things to keep in mind while working on the activity with your classroom.

    3 min

    & check out these resources:

    Lesson Plan

    Details process for how to lead activity with class.

    How-To Sheet

    Step-by-step sheets for students to reference.

    Activity Guide

    Supplemental worksheet to complement project.

    Example

    An enlarged photo of a good example project.

    Quiz

    Ensure students comprehend the at-hand topics!

    Answer Key(s)

    Some of our favorite designs to model after.

    Questions? Please email to see sample lesson plans and more!

    NGSS

    3-5-ETS1-1

    Disciplinary Core Ideas

    ETS1.A

    AZ ELA / Literacy

    5.W.7 , 5.W.8

    AZ Mathematics

    4.MP.2 , 4.MP.4 , 4.MP.5 , 3-5.OA

    21st Century Skills

    Learning Skills, Literacy Skills, Life Skills

    TEKS

    Scientific & Engineering Practices
    1.6-8-A,     1.6-8-B, 1.6-8-C, 2.6-8-A, 2.6-8-C, 3.6-8-B, 4.6-8-C