The Team

Consists of 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in math, science and engineering. At the regional competition in January, only 3 students will be able to present materials, but there is no limit on how many students may work on the entire project through the year. The team will work together along with the teacher and engineering mentor to complete all phases of the competition.

The students in the team will create their version of a "future city".

Students will:

• Use Sim City Software to design a logical computer model of their futuristic city.
• Build a physical model of their city using creative materials such as recycled goods.
• Demonstrate their writing skills through:
  • writing an essay about the assigned engineering design problem.
  • writing a narrative explaining feature of their Sim City computer design.
• Enhance communication skills though a team presentation.

The Teacher

An interested teacher to oversee activities. The teacher will participate as a facilitator and advisor to the team members.

The Engineering Mentor

The engineer serves as an advisor to the students. The engineer's advice can be in the form of technical help as to how science is applied to the city; how to build cities; and how to make technical presentations. For more information see the Engineer-Mentor Manual.