MS-EDP

Bridge Your Way Out!! (Mid)

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Game Info for Teachers

COMBINED RATING

3.9 Stars

TEACHERS (8)

4.4

STUDENTS (4450)

3.4

LENGTH

15 Minutes

GRADES

CAPABILITIES

iPad Support

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

Saves Progress

Description

Zombies are chasing you! Quick! There is no time to waste! Unfortunately, the road ahead is treacherous and you may find that escaping is not as simple as you thought. Fortunately, the Engineering Design Process can help you, and even though the zombies are relentlessly chasing you… There is always time for science! Learn about the Engineering Design Process while you apply your wit and logic to solve bridge building challenges and drive the characters to safety, while dealing with those pesky zombies once and for all. Good luck and have fun!

Vocabulary Words

Engineering Design Process

plan

test

improve

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Engineering Design Process. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

Ask questions in order to solve real world problems.

Create the design and verify whether the design meets the original objectives.

The engineering design process repeats until a solution is found.

A problem can have multiple solutions.

Most problems are solved through multiple attempts at finding a solution.

Understand the audience’s needs and how to meet them.

Explain design through sketches, images or written statements.

Discuss how you could improve your solution.

Communicate the results and get feedback.

Analyze and talk about what worked and what could be improved.

Select the best solution and make a plan to move forward.

Brainstorm ideas and develop as many solutions as possible.

Research what products or solutions already exist that solve your problem, or what technologies might be adaptable to meet your needs.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What is the purpose of bridges? What are some structural considerations that need to occur for a bridge to be built? What is meant by trial and error? What is the EDP?

After the Game

What are the steps of the Engineering Design Process? Why is it important to research before imagining a solution to an engineering problem? How did you use trial and error during the game? Why does the EDP work best when you are a part of a team?