The Physics of Engineering: Building Big
Ian Nelson
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(2,510)
Stretch your problem solving skills by exploring skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams. Can you build big?
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Have you ever wondered how engineers build big? In this four week class, we'll dive into the physics and engineering behind large structures. We will explore how engineers solve problems when designing skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams. We ask questions like: -- What makes a skyscraper a skyscraper? -- How have engineers invented new technologies to make large structures possible? -- Where did engineers get the idea of a suspension bridge? -- Why is the Brooklyn Bridge an engineering...
Students will be able to: - Identify and describe engineering challenges in large building projects - Incorporate physics vocabulary into their questions and observations - Appreciate the difficulty in designing a successful engineering design project - Integrate engineering design principles into their own building projects
I'm a mechanical engineer and engineering educator with a passion for helping empower kids to understand the world around them.
Homework Offered
Students will be encouraged to make a small physical model each week in response to challenge prompts. Example challenge prompts include things like "Design and build a two story building using only edible materials." and "Create your own tunnel shield system to tunnel through fruit."1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents should have access to a digital camera (webcam is fine). All engineering challenges use supplies that can be found at a local grocery store such as uncooked pasta, marshmallows, pipe cleaners, notebook paper, and masking tape.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(2,510)
Hello! I'm an engineer committed to giving students amazing experiences in math, science, and engineering. I believe that learning happens when kids ask questions and explore their interests. I look forward to helping your kids leverage their...
Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 210 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-8 learners per class
