ENGINEERING
Engineering....
Engineering....
is "The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures". We use the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS in the Makerspace.
is "The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures". We use the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS in the Makerspace.
We often use technology to run simulations and see what works best before we start to build. One good simulation site is: PHET SIMULATIONS:
RollerCoasters, Bridge and Tower Building, even Paper Airplanes! We design test, and redesign until we come up with our best designs!
Mrs. Fredericks gave her 5th grade students a 3 Wheel Design Challenge! Watch Below!
BALLOON CARS
BALLOON CARS
You can try making your car with things found at home too!
Balloons Over Broadway:
Balloons Over Broadway:
Students designed and built their own parade floats (powered by our robots) for a Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Skeleton Ziplines:
Skeleton Ziplines:
Its Halloween Night and the skeletons want to get down from the cemetery...fast.
RAINGUTTER REGATTA
RAINGUTTER REGATTA
Design and Build a ship that will hold the most supplies while sailing quickly!