You Be The Engineer: An Engineering Activity Book For Kids 8-12
Language: English
Published by Square Root Of Squid Publishing, 2024
Series: Book 5 of 7 - You Be The
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- Title
- You Be The Engineer: An Engineering Activity Book For Kids 8-12
- Author
- Squid, Albert B.
- Publisher
- Square Root Of Squid Publishing
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1959209213
- ISBN 13
- 9781959209218
- Item weight
- 336 grams
- Series
- Book 5 of 7: You Be The
This book is packed with 10 thrilling experiments that will ignite your creativity and problem-solving skills. Each experiment comes with easy-to-follow templates and instructions, allowing you to build, test, and record your results just like a real engineer. Here's a glimpse of what you'll explore:
CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Cantilever Testing: Construct and test the strength of cantilevers using pre-sized cut-out templates. Will your cantilever stretch far, or will it take a dive? Only one way to find out!
- Paper Bridges: Build a paper beam bridge and discover the secrets of structural design. Just don't try driving over them with a real car.
- Wing Design: Create and test paper airplanes to understand the principles of flight and wing design. Perfect your design, or prepare for some entertaining crash landings!
- Gear Trains: Assemble gear trains and a gearbox from the provided templates, and learn how gears work together to power machines. It's like building a tiny robot without the rebellion.
- Code Writing: Dive into the basics of computer programming with a very simple yet engaging coding exercise that teaches you how to start to write your own code. Warning: you might accidentally create a future tech genius!
- Eco-Friendly Projects: Experiment with designs and ideas that promote sustainability and environmental care. Save the planet one fun project at a time!
With "You Be The Engineer," you'll not only build amazing projects but also develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Whether you're testing the stability of a bridge, discovering the aerodynamics of flight, or coding your first program, this book offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning and adventure.
So, grab your tools and get ready to design, build, and innovate. The world of engineering is at your fingertips – and it all starts with YOU!
INCLUDED:
- Ten experiments with instructions
- Pre-sized cut-out templates for cantilevers
- Pre-sized cut-out templates for beam bridge
- Data record charts
- 3 cut, fold, and fly paper airplanes
- Flight log data page
- Pre-sized cut-out templates for gear train
- Pre-sized cut-out templates for gearbox
- Illustrated instructions for gears
- Binary code puzzle
- Coding language word search
- Simple coding lesson
- Instructions to build a water collector
- Instructions to build a simple compost bin
- Math problems to solve throughout the book
- Cut-out engineering award
- Answer key
(Parental bragging rights included.)
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