Engineering design project day - International Falls

Event information

Date

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-06-12 13:30:00 2024-06-12 16:30:00 Engineering design project day - International Falls Learn more about the 2024 Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) at the kickoff on Wednesday, June 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the International Fall Public Library.EDC is a statewide 4-H event for youth in grades 3 and up to work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine that solves a two-step task. The goal of the EDC is to use engineering to encourage young people's creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Youth will experiment with hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a machine while having fun. This event is a fun experience to use your creative building skills and learn more about the 2024 EDC Challenge: Engineering for a Changing Climate. Adults are also invited to attend to learn more about becoming involved in supporting their local team in reaching their EDC goals. International Fall Public Library International Fall Public Library International Fall Public Library America/Chicago public

Time

1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Central time

Location

International Fall Public Library
750 4th St
International Falls, MN 56649

Contact

Stacy Hall, Extension educator
smhall@umn.edu

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Learn more about the 2024 Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) at the kickoff on Wednesday, June 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the International Fall Public Library.

EDC is a statewide 4-H event for youth in grades 3 and up to work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine that solves a two-step task.

The goal of the EDC is to use engineering to encourage young people's creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Youth will experiment with hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a machine while having fun.

This event is a fun experience to use your creative building skills and learn more about the 2024 EDC Challenge: Engineering for a Changing Climate.

Adults are also invited to attend to learn more about becoming involved in supporting their local team in reaching their EDC goals.

Audience

4-H members in grades 3+ and screened adult 4-H volunteers

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Cost

Free

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Stacy Hall two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.