Tensai Academy
Building • Testing • Simple machines • Problem solving
Engineering Design Basics
Students learn:
- Ask → Plan → Create → Test → Improve: Students learn that engineers think about a problem, make a plan, build a solution, test it, and then improve it.
- There is more than one solution: Students learn that problems can be solved in different ways.
Movement & Simple Machines
Students learn:
- Ramps help objects move: Students learn that ramps allow objects to roll or slide from high to low.
- Wheels help things move easily: Wheels reduce friction and make movement smoother.
- Speed can change: Objects may move faster or slower depending on the ramp’s height or surface.
Magnets & Materials
Students learn:
- Magnets attract and repel: Magnets can pull certain objects toward them or push other magnets away.
- Not all metals are magnetic: Students learn that only some metals, like iron, stick to magnets.
- Testing materials: Students experiment by checking which objects stick to magnets and which do not.
Engineering in Everyday Life
Students learn:
- Engineers solve problems: Engineers design buildings, tools, and machines that help people.
- Engineering around us: Examples include playground equipment, bridges, and vehicles.
