- 12 construct a functional racquet out of everyday materials that can volley against another team. They explore how engineers incorporate the latest materials and manufacturing techniques to improve the performance of sports equipment. Read more... In this lesson, students in grades 8-10 plan a housing development while also protecting the native species that live there. They conduct research, draw plans, make brochures, and give presentations, with each four-member team having a project manager, civil engineer, environmental engineer, and graphic designer. Read more... When snow melts in the Alps, European ski and snowboard fanatics may soon be heading to Skipark 360, 45 minutes from Stockholm, a year-round indoor winter sports arena with everything from downhill skiing to ice hockey and international slalom competitions. Read more... In this lesson, students in grades 8-10 plan a housing development while also protecting the native species that live there. They conduct research, draw plans, make brochures, and give presentations, with each four-member team having a project manager, civil engineer, environmental engineer, and graphic designer. Read more... In this new eGFI blog series, we bring you four inspiring stories of undergraduate engineering students who have successfully patented their original ideas, teamed up with classmates and professors to launch businesses, and navigated the startup world, all while keeping up with their coursework. Read more... In this lesson, teams of middle school students explore the engineering design process and the materials used in packaging by designing and testing a package that can protect a snack from heat