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IED | Unit 0

Engineering Challenge Hub

Foundations, Safety & Launch Pad Design - five structured design briefs for remediation, enrichment, and independent engineering work.

MISSION 0.1

Redesign the Rocket Launch Pad

Intermediate2 class periodsEngineering Challenge

Redesign the launch pad to use less material while maintaining stability, rocket fit, and safe classroom handling.

MISSION 0.2

Reverse Engineer a Classroom Object

Beginner45-60 minutesPractice & Review

Analyze a classroom object and create an engineering record that explains its parts, materials, assembly, and likely manufacturing methods.

MISSION 0.3

Emergency Communications Tower

Intermediate45 minutesCompetition

Build the tallest free-standing paper tower that supports a 200 g payload for 30 seconds.

MISSION 0.4

Engineering Notebook Excellence Audit

Beginner30-45 minutesPractice & Review

Upgrade one incomplete or weak notebook entry into a professional engineering record.

MISSION 0.5

Engineering Failure Investigation

Intermediate1-2 class periodsAerospace Mission

Investigate a major engineering failure and identify how design-process improvements could have reduced the risk.