1. *GIRLS EXPLORE ENGINEERING G.E.E. 2015!

2. What is Engineering? en·gi·neer·ing ˌ enj ə ˈ niriNG/ noun noun: engineering the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. the work done by, or the occupation of, an engineer. the action of working artfully to bring something about.

3. The Parts of an Engineer

4. Engineering Design Process

5. Mystery Bag Monday

6. Marble Run You will work in teams to design and build a freestanding structure that has a track on which a marble can travel. You will be awarded points for the height of the structure at the point where the marble begins its ascent down the track. Points will also be awarded for each right angle turn in the track. You will be allowed 5 marble rolls. You will start each marble at the top of the track and let it go. You will receive points for each marble that successfully travels all the way down the track. Additional points will be awarded for marbles caught in a container at the end of the track.

7. Marble Run Materials: You may only use the materials provided. 6 art straws or drinking straws 10 Q-tips 6 index cards ¼ stick modeling clay 12 “ masking tape 1 small paper cup

8. Marble Run 1 point - for each centimeter of height 5 points - for each 90° angle turn in the track 1 point - for each marble that successfully travels the entire length of the track, but does not land or stay in a container at the end of the track 5 points - for each marble that travels the track and stays in a container at the end of the track

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10. Mystery Bag Tuesday

11. Save Fred!

12. Fred the Worm is on his boat. What is Fred forgetting to wear?

13. Fred’s boat tips over! His life ring is stuck under the boat!

14. Fred can’t swim! Save Fred!

15. Rules for Saving Fred: -You cannot touch Fred, the boat, or the life jacket with your hands (only with your paper clips.) -You cannot injure Fred or pop the life ring. -Fred cannot touch the water (the table!)

16. Fred the Worm is safe when… -He is wearing his life jacket. -He back on top of his boat!

17. Art Bot

18. Tools/Materials: 6 inch chunk of pool noodle Dollar store electric toothbrush AA battery Glue gun Craft supplies 3 or more thin washable markers How to Build an Art Bot 1. Decorate your chunk of pool noodle 2. Deconstruct the toothbrush. Add a battery. 3. Stuff the motor/battery assembly inside the noodle. 4. For the bot’s legs, tape or glue at least three markers around the rim of the cup, points down. 5. Place your robot on its canvas, turn on your bot, and watch a masterpiece unfold.

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