Nuclear energy is created in big factories throughout the world, but this produces toxic nuclear waste that has to be stored for up to 1,000 years! This is a really long time and even the thick, steel containers that are used to store the waste can break down during this time. That is why the Department of Energy has contacted several universities to do research on the best methods of fixing these containers.
The student handout will be given to all students working on the design challenge. It gives a brief recap of the story, it helps the students identify what they are attempting to achieve, and it recaps the design process.
Friction Stir Welding TEK8 Facilitator’s Guide
This Instructor’s Guide provides the instructor additional information on how to run the design challenge with alternatives for materials and test setups as well as information to help make the design challenge a good educational experience.
The Telling the Story Video conveys the societal impact of the student’s research that is the basis for the design challenge and will set the problem-solving context for students.
The Design Challenge Video leads students through the design process. It indicates materials available, states what the criteria are for success and any constraints. It also gives a second ‘level’ of the design challenge that allows ‘early completers’ to move on to a slightly more difficult challenge.