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Goal
The goal of the Engineering Challenges™ is to introduce children and youth to the role and lifestyle of the engineer in today’s society, and assist schools and community education groups in developing technologically literate citizens of the future.
Objectives
The objectives of the Engineering Challenges™ are to:
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introduce children and youth to the role and lifestyle of the engineer in today’s society,
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connect what children and youth experience through school and community learning experiences to “real world” engineering problem solving activities,
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encourage children and youth to participate in
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motivate children and youth to consider career opportunities in
Each Challenge involves four main components:
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the design and construction of the Challenge project;
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a written report (submitted prior to the competition);
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an oral report (completed at the competition); and
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the performance of the project in the Challenge competition.
Who can participate?
Although most entries come from public and private schools, we also welcome entries from home school groups, clubs of all kinds—including Scout groups—even individual families or groups of friends.
When are the Challenges? Click here for the 2008 registration and competition calendar.
Where are the Challenges held?
Unless otherwise noted in the Challenge Guide, all Engineering Challenges™ workshops and competitions take place at:
So, how do I get started? Click here for instructions.
There is a single $8.00 per teacher or sponsor registration fee to enroll teams/students in the 2008 challenge activities. This fee is used to fund mailing costs related to distributing kits, information sheets and other activities associated with organizing Challenge activities. The fee will be billed using the teacher/sponsor email address provided on the web registration site.
Sponsors
The Engineering Challenges™ are sponsored by the
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For further information, please check the individual Challenge Guide or School Guide, or contact the
Melinda Brantel
