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In this contribution we expand on the critical role played by kinematic of flow in conjunction with the principle of the conversation of total mass in guiding students towards the observation skills, geometry, flow dimensions and total mass conservation in predicting the type of velocity functions as a prerequisite to the application of momentum conservation equations to determine the actual velocity profile. Adopting a practitioner-based approach, we leverage cycles of inquiry1 that are guided by the six elements of the Renaissance Foundry Model2 (herein the Foundry) to explore the role of kinematics of fluid flow as implemented in a undergraduate engineering curriculum. In particular, we identify the Challenge, review the fundamental concepts of the kinematics of the particle to formulate the Organization Tools, and identify related Resources to this challenge. Subsequently, Knowledge Acquisition will guide the understanding of important connections with the kinematic of flow, and then we will apply the Transfer of Knowledge to develop the fundamental aspects of the Prototype of Innovative Technology. This will be centered on a methodology useful to guide students in applying the concepts of kinematics of flows to obtain the fluid velocity functionality. The research will be illustrated with a case study relevant to the curriculum in chemical engineering in the context of ChE 3550, Fluid Mechanics, a core course in the chemical engineering curriculum.