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1. How Everyday Things are Made

   If you've ever wondered how things like airplanes, candy, cars, or bottles are made, or if you're interested in different manufacturing processes, this cool site is for you.

   http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/

   
   

2. Strange Matter

   Discover the secrets of everyday "stuff" and find out how materials science helps explain how stuff is put together, how it can be used, how it can be changed, and lots more. Try your hand at fun activities to understand structure, properties, processing, and performance.

   http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/

   
   

3. American Experience: Secrets of a Master Builder

   Learn all about engineer James Buchanan Eads on this cool PBS site. View a timeline of his life, see his architectural photos, and even watch a video of the St. Louis Bridge.

   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eads/

   
   

4. Breaking Through: The Creative Engineer

   Think creativity is only about things like painting, music, and dance? Think again and discover the creative juices behind the engineers that build our material world.

   http://www.eweek.org/2002/nbm/

   
   

5. Brunel, Isambard Kingdom

   Learn about this famous engineer through this BBC slideshow about his life. Then play the Object Game to have a little fun.

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/standard/brunel/index.shtml#focus

   
   

6. Building Big

   Includes great facts and challenges spanning bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels. Try some experiments while you're here or meet some cool engineers. From PBS.

   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/

   
   

7. Discover Engineering

   Find out what engineers do at this fun site where you can find a recipe for homemade slime, learn about the design and science of amusement parks, and discover the technology behind snowboards and other sports gear.

   http://www.discoverengineering.org/

   
   

8. Engineer Girl

   Find out about the people behind the first bionic arms and cell phones! You can ask an engineer questions, look through the gallery of women engineers, and learn what engineers do in different fields.

   http://www.engineergirl.org/

   
   

9. Great Engineering Feats

   Learn facts about ancient and modern marvels of engineering including the Great Wall of China, Eiffel Tower, Roman aqueducts, and more.

   http://www.teachingtools.com/Slinky/feats.html

   
   

10. Great Projects: The Building of America

    Learn how the greatest engineering feats in American history were accomplished, including the electrification of America, building the Hoover Dam, constructing the George Washington Bridge in NY, and Boston's Big Dig.

    http://www.pbs.org/greatprojects/

    
    

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