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Direct linkMoyer, Richard; Everett, Susan – Science Scope, 2009
The ballpoint pen is an ideal example of simple engineering that we use everyday. But is it really so simple? The ballpoint pen is a remarkable combination of technology and science. Its operation uses several scientific principles related to chemistry and physics, such as properties of liquids and simple machines. They represent significant…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Learning Processes, Engineering, Science Instruction
