This week the eighth graders embarked upon a new challenge. They are part of a team of engineers working for Building Better Buildings, Incorporated in Seattle, Washington. They have been challenged to design and construct a prototype of a building that will withstand an earthquake. In one month, they will present their designs to a group of professors at UWM where they will test them on a shake table and receive feedback. The top designs will be recognized. Yesterday, students conducted some initial research to determine what makes a building capable of withstanding the powerful energy created by an earthquake. Ask them what they’ve learned! Ask them about their initial ideas!
This has been an amazing hands-on project. Hanna has been discussing it with us, so it seems very meaningful to her.
This is an amazing project. I wish I could do it. I’m sure the students will have a meaningful experience and have lots of fun.
You are a great leader.