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Jump into an exciting new school year with all-new lessons! Whether you're a new or returning student, the Engineering For Kids Jr. Engineering/STEM Club offers hands-on, engaging activities each week to spark curiosity and creativity. Students will explore engineering concepts while developing essential 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork—building confidence to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom. Join us for one session or the whole series and start engineering your future today!Projects include: Environmental Engineering Wind Turbine - Students will explore renewable clean energy resources like wind energy, learn how energy can be transformed and design a wind turbine that uses energy transformation to lift a small object. Aerospace Engineering Striking Snowflakes - Students will learn what an aerospace engineer is, what a meteorologist is and land a snowflake on a target. Sports Engineering Hit the Slopes - Students will learn about sports engineers, friction and design a sled that will slide the furthest. Wind Engineering Windsock - Students will understand the movement of an object in relation to the wind direction and will construct a windsock to show the movement of air. Environmental Engineering Hurricane - Students will learn about how hurricanes form and spin and will use the Engineering Design Process to design and build a model of a hurricane. Mechanical Engineering Wheelbarrow - Students will learn how simple machines do work for people and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a machine that helps lift and carry a heavy load.

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