PLTW ENGINEERING WEEK
This annual event takes place during the National Engineering Week in February and consists of hands-on activities to expose students to the sub-fields of Engineering, including Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and more.
Activities are held after school at Von Steuben. Scroll down to view activities for Engineering Week 2020.
ENGINEERING WEEK
ACTIVITIES
Ask your STEM teachers about extra credit for participating in the activities below!
Registration is not required.
Foam Roller Coaster
Work in teams to create the best foam rollercoaster and win a prize!
Capped at the first 30 students to arrive.
February 18 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Room 312
Hosted by:
Von Steuben
Rocket Competition
Build rockets using balloons, straws, string, clothespins and chairs. Prizes for the competition winners!
Capped at the first 30 students to arrive.
February 18 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Room 313
Hosted by:
Von Steuben
Arduino Activity
Learn the basics of programming and control of electronics with Arduino. Take your creation home with you at the end of the day.
Capped at the first 30 students to arrive.
February 18 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Room 315
Hosted by:
Von Steuben
Circuits and Career Tables
Experiment with electrical elements to see how electricity flows through a circuit. Meet with Exelon professionals to ask questions about their education and careers.
February 19 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Von Auditorium
Hosted by:
Exelon
