Registration for this schedule starts on 07/12/2023 and ends on 09/25/2023
Participants must currently be in grades 9 to 12.
Registration for this schedule starts on 07/12/2023 and ends on 12/18/2023
Participants must currently be in grades 9 to 12.
Registration for this schedule starts on 07/12/2023 and ends on 11/06/2023
Participants must currently be in grades 9 to 12.
Registration for this schedule starts on 07/12/2023 and ends on 12/18/2023
Participants must currently be in grades 9 to 12.
Course Description:
Beginner Engineering + Lab for High School Students introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of various engineering concepts and offers hands-on experiences to nurture their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Through engaging projects and real-world applications, students gain a deeper understanding of engineering design as applied to our modern world. If your child exhibits an Engineering mindset or has expressed an interest in pursuing Engineering in college, this is the course for them!
Key Learning Objectives:
Through a series of practical activities, students are introduced to the engineering design process and use of the Scientific Method. They learn how to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, create prototypes, and iteratively refine their designs based on feedback and testing. The course emphasizes learning by doing, with students engaging in hands-on projects that simulate real engineering challenges. These projects involve applying the 6 simple machines, understanding linkages and ratios, constructing gearing and pully mechanisms, and more. Follow-up courses introduce complex machines, motors, energy, pneumatics, and more. Students work in teams to tackle complex engineering projects, promoting teamwork, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills. They experience the dynamics of working in a diverse engineering team.
** Guest Speakers from our various Engineering partners may be invited to provide students with enhanced discussion and Q&A regarding real-world engineering applications and valuable insights into the engineering profession.
** Each class in this course is 1.5 hours in length with an emphasis on hands-on engineering experiences.
Engineering for High School Students is offered across the academic year through three levels:
Sep + Fall-2023: Beginner Engineering - simple machines and fundamental concepts
Winter-2024: Intermediate Engineering - complex machines and motors
Spring-2024: Advanced Engineering - Energy, Renewable Energy, and Pneumatics
Please contact NextGen SmartyPants if you have any questions.