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2009-2010 Essay Topic

Students will research and write
an essay of 700-1,000 words on:

"Providing an affordable living space for people who have lost their home due to a disaster or financial emergency."

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Sponsored by Engineers Week and coordinated by Success Beyond the Classroom, this national program introduces students in grades 7 and 8 to engineering with the popular SimCity software (provided to registered schools).

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By participating in the Future City Competition:

• Students design a city of the future with simulation software, build a tabletop scale model, research and write an essay and city narrative, and give an oral presentation to a panel of engineers;

• Students gain an understanding of the practical applications of math, science, technology and engineering; and

• Students work with engineer mentors to support their learning.
  

Learn more about the National Future City Competition at http://www.futurecity.org.

Mentors - Engineer mentors are needed for teams of 7th or 8th grade students from September through January. For details, click here.

Colleen Feller, 612/638-1511 or colleen.feller@metroecsu.org

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