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Emergency Substitute Lesson Library

Stand-alone engineering and manufacturing lessons that can be assigned at any point in the year. Every lesson includes the background information, data, directions, response areas, and submission requirements students need.

9 complete lessons45–60 minutes eachPrintableNo prior course knowledge

IED

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Design a Better Backpack
Design a practical backpack improvement for a specific student user.
Engineering Failure Analysis
Investigate why a folding phone stand failed and recommend a redesign.
Reverse Engineering an Everyday Product
Analyze how a common product is designed, made, and improved—without taking it apart.

POE

Principles of Engineering (POE)

Simple Machines Investigation
Analyze how simple machines change force, distance, or direction.
Bridge Design Analysis
Compare bridge concepts and recommend a design using load paths and tradeoffs.
Energy System Comparison
Select an energy system for a remote research station using data and tradeoffs.

ADM

Advanced Manufacturing (ADM)

Manufacturing Process Selection
Choose suitable manufacturing processes based on material, quantity, cost, and accuracy.
Quality Control Investigation
Use dimensional data to identify rejected parts and diagnose a process problem.
Assembly-Line Optimization
Find a production bottleneck and redesign work assignments to improve output.

How to use this library

Select a lesson for the scheduled course.
Post or copy the lesson URL into Google Classroom.
Tell students whether to submit digitally or on paper.
Leave the substitute the lesson title and submission location.

All lessons are equipment-safe: students should not use FabLab tools, machines, VEX equipment, CNC systems, or other specialized equipment while completing these emergency plans.