STEM Quest: desafíos creativos de diseño de ingeniería para niños de 9 a 12 años

This dynamic STEM course will feature a variety of engaging Design Challenges that students will tackle using the Engineering Design Process. Each week, the class will be introduced to a new topic, which we will research collaboratively. Students can choose to work independently or with a partner, ensuring that each participant leaves class with a well-developed plan to address the assigned problem. The design challenges will include specific criteria and constraints that students must adhere to while developing their solutions. Students will create their prototypes individually and present them to the class at the beginning of the following session. They will have the option to deliver a live presentation or submit a video presentation, fostering both creativity and communication skills. This hands-on approach not only nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving abilities but also prepares students for real-world engineering and design scenarios.

Week 1: What is an Engineer - Learn about the Engineering Design process and how engineers work. 
Week 2: Who Sank the Boat? - Design a flotation device that will hold its cargo above the water for 2 minutes.
Week 3: Hurricane! - Design a structure that can withstand hurricane force winds.
Week 4: Scary Rides - Design a rollercoaster that has specific scary criteria.
Week 5: Just Do It - Create a Rube Goldberg machine to complete a task.
Week 6: Don't Let it Melt - Build a better lunchbox that will keep an ice cream treat cold until lunch time.