When civil engineers design bridges and buildings, they must take into account factors like balance and motion. This unit introduces the principles behind “push” and “pull” as they explore how forces act on different structures. They’ll use what they know about balance and force as they experiment with beam, arch, and suspension bridges. Students plan, build, and test their own bridges. Students will also learn how to support and protect buildings during earthquakes. Students will engineer model buildings that are earthquake resistant while exploring how earthquakes impact buildings of different heights and shapes. Developed by Engineering is Elementary, Museum of Science Boston.
Civil Engineering – Bridges & Buildings, Ages 9-11
When and Where This Class is Offered:
| Week 1 – June 23-27, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Chatham |
| Week 2 – June 30-July 3 (off 7/4) | 9AM-12:30PM | Chatham |
| Week 3 – July 7-11, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Short Hills |
| Week 3 – July 7-11, 2025 | 9AM-12:30PM | Wayne |
| Week 4 – July 14-18, 2025 | 9AM-12:30PM | Basking Ridge |
| Week 4 – July 14-18, 2025 | 9AM-12:30PM | Short Hills |
| Week 4 – July 14-18, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Wayne |
| Week 5 – July 21-25, 2025 | 9AM-12:30PM | Saddle River |
| Week 5 – July 21-25, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Summit |
| Week 6 – July 28-Aug 1, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Saddle River |
| Week 6 – July 28-Aug 1, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Somerset |
| Week 7 – Aug 4-8, 2025 | 9AM-12:30PM | Somerset |
| Week 8 – Aug 11-15, 2025 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Basking Ridge |
If you have any questions regarding the course or the camp in general, please feel free to contact us during business hours either at +1 908-899-1338 or info@iisummer.com