Today four engineering students from Itasca Community College came in to our 6th grade science class to teach the kids about engineering. After talking about different types of engineers and the design process, the 6th graders built towers out of styrofoam and skewers. The goal was to build the tallest tower that could withstand a wind. The towers were tested with a large fan. We will be working on an engineering unit in January, so this was a great introduction!
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