Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering is celebrating National Engineers Week, February 14-20, with several activities planned throughout the week. Brentwood began offering an engineering magnet theme this school year. The school has partnered with NC State University’s College of Engineering and is using the Engineering is Elementary program developed by the Museum of Science in Boston.
Engineering themes have been adapted for the different grade levels and have been integrated throughout the curriculum.
Following is a list of projects students will be working on during National Engineers Week:
On Tuesday, kindergarten students will design protection for Humpty Dumpty when he falls, and first-graders will design strong houses for the Three Little Pigs.
On Thursday, second-graders will construct insect habitats, while third-graders build bridges to help improve traffic patterns.The bridges will be tested for strength.
On Friday, fourth-graders will create vehicles to improve efficiency, and fifth-graders will design free-standing catapults.
The students will collaborate on teams and engage in the engineering design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.