In this activity, students work in teams to build a portable paper structure that will support the weight of a book. Like civil engineers, they learn that material strength varies with shape and arrangement.
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Think science fair on steroids. Many teachers involve students in
science competitions, but few can match Paul McElligott in the
frequency and variety of contests his students pursue.
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The Ford Foundation has pledged $100 million Wednesday to "transform"
urban high schools in the United States, focusing on seven cities: Los
Angeles, New York, Newark, N.J., Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit and
Denver, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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SHARE THIS WITH YOUR STUDENTS
Introduce your students to engineering with our new interactive cards. Each card illustrates a particular discipline and includes the following:
- Did you know? (a fun factoid)
- Make a difference (explains how this type of engineer makes a difference in the world)
- Where do they work? (Industries, companies, organizations, and the type of work involved)
- Meet one (meet a real engineer)
Ask them to pick their favorite and tell you why.
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