Civil Engineering: A Career in Solving Problems for Society
In this 8-week class, we will cover the careers within Civil Engineering. The major disciplines will be discussed, how they contribute to modern society, and the problems they may solve. Projects and experiments will be assigned.
Mrs. Riddle, P.E., M. Eng.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Projects will be assigned to experiment and learn the different problems that civil engineers need to solve. These are meant to be fun and hands on. Will not be graded, but results and what was learned will be discussed.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Topics covered will be all disciplines included in Civil Engineering. Each week a different discipline will be introduced. We will discuss what that person does, some problems they may need to solve, and even what math/science they may use to solve those problems. Pictures and slides may be used as well as class interaction. An experiment will be assigned each class (except the first and last classes) and will be briefly discussed at the beginning of the following class. Included in the weekly list below are links to each experiment or project. These will be discussed in the class as well. Materials are included in the supply list for each week. Week 1: Introduction to Civil Engineering Week 2: Environmental Engineering Week 3: Water Resources Engineering Watershed/floodplain experiment Week 4: Geotechnical Engineering (soil engineers) Soil Core sampling experiment Week 5: Transportation Engineering Experiment/Project: circular motion experiment Week 6: Structural Engineering Experiment/Project: Truss Bridge Project Week 7: Construction Engineering Experiment/Project: write down the process and order of building (This can be demonstrated with toys or household items) Week 8: How do they all work together? Please let me know if you would like to see other sections on different days or times! ***Coupon Code: RIDDLISBXT25
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the careers in Civil Engineering. They will learn example jobs within those careers as well as problems those professionals solve.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
About Me (Mrs. Riddle) and What is Engineering, Civil Engineering Overview 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Environmental Engineering
What is Environmental Engineering? What does an Environmental Engineer do? 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Water Resources Engineering
What is Water Resources Engineering? What does a water resources engineer do? 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Geotechnical Engineering
What is geotechnical engineering? What does a geotechnical engineer do? 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Week 2: 2 tin pans, vegetable oil, dawn dish soap, medicine dropper, spoon, paper towels, cotton balls. Week 3: water, measuring tape Week 4: Play doh, kinetic sand (can use real sand/soil), small cup, straw Week 5: lazy susan, can use a book, box or piece or paper, anything that can be spun. Small object such as a bead, pen cap, etc., cardboard Week 6: craft sticks, glue (hot glue or craft glue), zip ties, rope, caribener and fabric (to hang weight). Options for weight: hanging scale, pennies or other coins to use as weights, plate weights
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2023
5.0
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Texas A&M University
I am a Professional Civil Engineer. I have a masters degree in civil engineering, specializing in structures. My professional licensure is in the transportation concentration. I have taken courses in all of the other disciplines. Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $144 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-6 learners per class
