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S.T.E.A.M. Adventure: Grades 4–6
Week 5: July 13 – July 17 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Industrial Revolution: The Thermodynamic Stall
The Crisis: The engines of the 19th century have cooled! Without the mastery of heat transfer and pressure, the world remains stuck in manual labor, halting the birth of modern technology.
The Fix:
Science & Engineering: Dive deep into Thermodynamics. Students will explore how thermal energy converts to mechanical work by experimenting with Stirling engine models or steam-expansion simulations. They will also study electromagnetism by building simple electric motors to understand the transition from steam to the electrical age.
Art: Explore Industrial Design and Technical Illustration. Students will create detailed "Exploded View" drawings of complex machines, mastering the art of showing internal components in 3D space. They will also experiment with Cyanotype photography, using UV light chemistry to document machine parts.
Math & Literacy: Calculate efficiency percentages and work-output ratios. Students will act as "Patent Officers," drafting formal patent applications that describe the technical specifications and societal impact of their restored inventions.
Mission Goal: Master the conversion of energy and the precision of industrial design to jumpstart the modern age!
S.T.E.A.M. Adventure: Grades 4–6
Week 5: July 13 – July 17 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Industrial Revolution: The Thermodynamic Stall
The Crisis: The engines of the 19th century have cooled! Without the mastery of heat transfer and pressure, the world remains stuck in manual labor, halting the birth of modern technology.
The Fix:
Science & Engineering: Dive deep into Thermodynamics. Students will explore how thermal energy converts to mechanical work by experimenting with Stirling engine models or steam-expansion simulations. They will also study electromagnetism by building simple electric motors to understand the transition from steam to the electrical age.
Art: Explore Industrial Design and Technical Illustration. Students will create detailed "Exploded View" drawings of complex machines, mastering the art of showing internal components in 3D space. They will also experiment with Cyanotype photography, using UV light chemistry to document machine parts.
Math & Literacy: Calculate efficiency percentages and work-output ratios. Students will act as "Patent Officers," drafting formal patent applications that describe the technical specifications and societal impact of their restored inventions.
Mission Goal: Master the conversion of energy and the precision of industrial design to jumpstart the modern age!