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WE Build Program for Girls (Grades 4 & 5) @RIT
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 09:51WE@RIT hosts “WE Build” Program, for Girls in Grades 4-5
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
WE@RIT introduces engineering concepts to girls in grades 4-5, in a fun way, with the WE Build Program. Participants will build a miniature dog house according to a customer’s (toy dog) needs and specifications, while learning basic teamwork, creativity, and design.
DESCRIPTION
WE Build is a one-day program where participants complete a design and build project in a fun, creative, and hands-on way. Participant experience includes: mentoring by RIT engineer students, exploring RIT campus, and taking home a personalized design project. The miniature dog house design project is personalized based on provided criteria and participant choices. Participants will also learn about alternative energy sources, be given a set of customer criteria, budget guidelines, house materials, and “money” to purchase their energy and insulation choices.
GPS: Bringing the Classroom Outdoors
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 10:33Take your class out of this world by using the Global Positioning System (GPS). You will learn the basics of using GPS, experience a classroom outdoors and learn ways you can implement GPS outside your classroom.
