Needham Community Education

Ever wonder how giant boats stay afloat or how a wall of dirt can hold back a whole lake? Become a Water Engineer and find out! Students will build models of cargo boats that carry heavy loads, design strong dams to stop a rushing flood in its tracks and experiment with the the many powers of water. We'll focus on the engineering design process: define, imagine, plan, create, and test. We will get to think like inventors as you build, splash, and improve our designs. Grab your blueprints and get ready to get a little wet!

Note: Students are encouraged to bring a change of clothes as we will get wet in this class.

Instructor: Elaine McKenna, Kindergarten Teacher, Sunita Williams Elementary

ACTIVE EXPLORATIONS: In addition to the outdoor movement and break times planned by each instructor, students participating in full-day Summer Explorations classes will enjoy a 40-minute active break each day led by highly qualified Needham Public School P.E. and Wellness Instructors. During this time, students will head to the gym or venture outside to get some fresh air and move their bodies. Whether it's a brisk walk around the grounds, high-energy running games and relay races, or exciting team sports and activities, this time is a great way to break up the day, get some energy out, and boost focus for the rest of class!