Engineering Challenges for Kids
Dive deep into hands-on engineering design and problem-solving activities. In this course you’ll design all sorts of vehicles and gadgets using a variety of materials and tools. Some of the projects you’ll create include solar ovens, ping pong ball catapults, paper rockets, fan-powered boats and balloon-powered cars.
Along the way we’ll discuss the forces and scientific principles behind these creations. We’ll also meet with scientists, engineers and designers on campus who will show you the career connections to their projects. Come join us for this fun and engaging course!
What You'll Learn
- How to apply engineering design process principles
- Industry-related design and technical vocabulary
- Tips for working collaboratively in peer groups and with partners
- How to navigate UW campus labs and other facilities
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming fourth and fifth graders who want to learn foundational design and engineering concepts.
Instructors
More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
Students who want a full-day experience can register for two courses — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — which will include a supervised lunch break between courses. Students should bring a lunch.
See the Policies page for details about registration policies, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
Jul 15–Jul 26, 2024 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $750 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 3, 2024 |
Waitlist |
