Take & Teach Lessons: Engineering Project: Design a Carbon-Capturing Device

Take & Teach Lesson: National Geographic Environmental Science Sustaining Your World | Engineering Project: Design a Carbon-Capturing Device

In this environmental science engineering design challenge, students investigate the use of algae as a natural solution for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By building and testing carbon-capturing systems, students explore the science behind climate change mitigation while applying real-world data collection, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Take & Teach Lesson Plan: Engineering Project: Design a Wind-Powered Generator

Take & Teach Lesson: National Geographic Environmental Science Sustaining Your World | Engineering Project: Design a Wind-Powered Generator

In this innovative STEM challenge, students design and test a small-scale generator that transforms kinetic energy—such as wind or water flow, into electricity. By applying engineering practices and analyzing real data, students explore renewable energy solutions and learn how repurposed materials can power everyday devices like phone chargers or camp lights.