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Civil Engineering: A Career in Solving Problems for Society **Coupon Code
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.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
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...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionAbout Me (Mrs. Riddle) and What is Engineering, Civil Engineering OverviewWeek 2Lesson 2Environmental EngineeringWhat is Environmental Engineering? What does an Environmental Engineer do?Week 3Lesson 3Water Resources EngineeringWhat is Water Resources Engineering? What does a water resources engineer do?Week 4Lesson 4Geotechnical EngineeringWhat is geotechnical engineering? What does a geotechnical engineer do?Week 5Lesson 5Transportation EngineeringWhat is transportation engineering? What does a transportation engineer do?Week 6Lesson 6Structural EngineeringWhat is structural engineering? What does a structural engineer do?Week 7Lesson 7Construction EngineeringWhat is construction engineering? What does a construction engineer do?Week 8Lesson 8How do they all work together?How do all of the disciplines work together?
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 They will know the importance of math and science classes (ELA too) that will be needed to pursue this profession.
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.
Homework Offered
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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
I love teaching about math and physics. I have a degree in engineering, but I have always enjoyed math and tutoring. I tutored math and physics in college and I am getting back into it after working as a Professional Engineer and then raising kids...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $144 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-10 learners per class
