Due: Jan. 31 11:59 ET
Challenge: Design a safety suit that someone would use to stay safe while doing an important job. In your essay describe the risks that your suit addresses. Then, describe how your suit addresses those risks.
K-6 Challenge
In 600 words or less, design a safety suit that someone would use to stay safe while doing an important job. In your essay describe the risks that your suit addresses. Then, describe how your suit addresses those risks.
Include two pictures that show how your suit works.
Prize: $300 for first place
Certificates awarded for high-achieving submissions.
7-12 Challenge
In 1,000 words or less, design a safety suit that someone would use to stay safe while doing an important job. In your essay describe the problem that your suit addresses. Then, describe how your suit addresses those risks and the opportunities your suit creates.
Include two scale drawings that show how your suit works.
Prize: $500 for first place
Certificates awarded for high-achieving submissions.
Rules
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Do I have to upload a draft?
No. In most jobs, you talk with the people you write and design for. In this competition, you can submit a draft by the 20th and receive feedback on your progress so you can provide the best possible draft by the deadline.
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What is the prize?
edMe Learning will mail a check to the address of the person finishing in first place. In addition, edMe Learning will email certificates to students that provide high-level work.
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Can my paper go over the limit?
Absolutely not. The paper, including the title, need to fit within the described limit. Any cited resources will not be counted against the word count.
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Engineering Design Processes
There are many ways to organize the engineering design process. Two of them are shown below with questions to help you understand them better. If you have used another engineering design process before, feel free to use the one you have used before.
Engineering Design Examples
These activities guide you through engineering designs from different books that edMe Learning has published. The first example has you reimagine your workspace, just like Thomas Jefferson did. The second example has you design a way to keep ice cubes cold.
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