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Engineering Design Challenge: Pond Problems!

Challenge your learner with this problem-based engineering task where they'll be designing inventions with limited material options.

Ms. Jamee

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(16)

What's included

1 live meeting

25 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Suri the Squirrel is stuck on the wrong side of the big 'ole pond! She needs your help to get back across to her home! Unfortunately, she only has a limited amount of supplies in her backpack to use for this invention. Can you help her put them together so that she can get safely back across the pond?

This class serves as an introduction to the engineering design process. Learners will brainstorm, collect information, imagine, and plan the ultimate invention for Suri the Squirrel within the class. The goal is that they'll be so enthusiastic about their design, that they'll leave the course eager to prototype, test, and improve their new invention independently.

Learning Goals

Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the engineering design process through this investigation.

Other Details

Supply List

Using the provided note catcher will ensure success within this challenge.

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Ms. Jamee

Joined April, 2022

5.0

16reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello! My name is Jamee Dion, a Gifted Resource Teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia! My teacher bucket gets filled by helping learners stretch and build their brain muscles by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving skills. Because of this, my classes are designed to help kids think outside of the box, spark individual creativity, and engage in ordinary things in new ways.

In regards to professional background, I've done a little bit of everything. I've been a special education teacher, a 1st, 2nd, & 4th grade classroom teacher, a media specialist, and now a gifted resource teacher!

For fun, you can find me hiking, gardening, reading, and playing with my two girls, Lily and Penny.