Wow! That's the reaction of engineers and tourists alike when gazing upon Hoover Dam. Named one of the 20th century's Top 10 construction achievements, the 75-year-old National Landmark is our hemisphere's highest dam, towering 725 feet above the Colorado River. America has plenty of other engineering icons worth a visit this summer, from bridges to levees. This week's lesson will prime your civil engineers to spot design marvels on vacation. Seeking engineering scholarships? Check out our list!
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Lesson: Suspension Splendors
 In this activity, teams of students in grades 5 to 12 will learn about the design of huge civil-engineering projects by building the strongest of all bridge structures - the suspension bridge. They will place weights at various points to test its sturdiness; if time allows, they can see how many stringers can be cut before the bridge falls.
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Feature: Engineering Must-Sees
 Talk about killer views! From the glass-bottom lookout atop Chicago's Sears Tower to the Grand Canyon bridge and roads along the Rockies' rooftop, America is full of engineering feats worth visitng this summer. Ride a rollercoaster. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge. Engineering is everywhere, including highway exit ramps. Enjoy the ride.
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K-12 News: STEM High School is Tops
 It's been a banner spring for STEM education. First, a Maryland science teacher drew White House honors as national Teacher of the Year. Now, the School of Science and Engineering Magnet in Dallas, Texas, has soared to the head of the latest Washington Post Challenge Index of more than 1,900 high schools nationwide. Where does your high school rank?
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New App Aids Class Participation
To follow the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's overhaul, visit ESEA Watch.
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Program Announced for ASEE's
K-12 Teachers' Workshop!  Build a guitar to teach math and physics. Integrate engineering into science classrooms using wind energy. Design a rover to introduce the engineering design process. These are just some of the exciting projects ASEE's day-long K-12 Teachers' Workshop will cover. You won't want to miss it! Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.. You'll discover valuable best practices, new contacts for collaboration, and the latest take-away tools for effective teaching and engineering instruction.
Don't delay! Registration is complimentary for K-12 teachers who register by June 10. Register Now!
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 Classroom-ready and teacher-approved, these Introductory K-12 Teacher Kits make learning about engineering fun!
eGFI Introductory Teacher Kits include:
* 1 eGFI magazine -- our award-winning, comprehensive 64-page introduction to engineering.
* 1 set of eGFI cards -- 16 cards explain the major engineering disciplines, with a thought-provoking question about each field. An extra card provides ideas for using these materials in the classroom.
* 1 eGFI classroom poster -- a large 3x2 foot poster with illustrations of the most popular engineering disciplines.
* 1 eGFI kids' book -- "If I Were an Engineer" is a fun 40-page, rhyming book that introduces engineering to kids aged 5 to 8. Includes parent page with engineering disciplines explained.
* 1 bonus teacher guide -- 6 pages of engaging classroom activities using the eGFI magazine, cards, and website.
An incredible value -- just $24.95!
Order introductory kits for your classroom today!
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