Structural Design Camp Program
Let creativity flow as students design and build model structures using mechanics and engineering skills!
Hands-on projects help students improve structural engineering skills and understand real-world applications of architecture. With constant demand for larger, greener, safer structures, today's engineers are always facing and solving problems with structure and style. Students do the same as they move through advanced building and blueprinting exercises where they learn the complexities of designing structures and investigate the impacts of external forces. During the 12-day curriculum, students complete step-by-step builds and test their new skills with open-ended building challenges and design projects. Accommodates 15 students. Recommended for Middle school and up.
Standards: Aligns with NGSS.
Click here to download a sample of the curriculum manual.
CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.
Program includes:
- Fischertechnik Manipulatives Sets (400+ parts each), 15 Ea
- Gratnell Organizational Trays, 8 Ea
- Divider Inserts for Gratnell Trays, 15 Ea
- Gratnell Tray Lids, 8 Ea
- Understanding Structures Camp Instructor Guide, 1 Ea
- Understanding Structures Camp Student Guide, 15 Ea
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Next Generation Science Standards*:
- MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
- MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
- MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
*The Next Generation Science Standards are a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.
Common Core Math Standards*:
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2: Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2.
*National Governors Association Center for Best Practices & Council of Chief State School Officers. (2010). Common Core State Standards. Washington, DC: Authors.
The ISTE Standards:
- Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
- Communication and Collaboration with a Digital Portfolio: Students can use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
- Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools and gather, evaluate, and use information.
*ISTE Standards © 2024 4.01, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), iste.org. All rights reserved.