On November2nd John Carroll’s STEM program will be hosting a middle school engineering competition. Here is a link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m
They would love to have some homeschool students compete.
Middle School STEM Engineering Challenge
Presented by the John Carroll STEM Program
November 2nd 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Join us and compete in three different engineering design challenges. Bring your problem solving and critical thinking skills and go head to head against your middle school friends and rivals.
Teams of 2 – 4 members can enter, schools may enter as many teams as they like.
Cost: Free - All tools and building materials will be provided
Teams: Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, teams may mix grades
Format: Round Robin of 3 different design challenges of approximately 45
minutes in duration:
1) Throw this thing as far as you can (think Catapult or Trebuchet)
2) How high can you go? (Design and build the tallest structure)
3) Rubber band Rover (See if you can engineer a vehicle to travel the longest distance)
Teams will be judged on creativity, following instructions, and successful execution of each challenge
Awards: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, team members will also receive individual medals
If you have any questions, contact
Michael T. Monaghan STEM Coordinator, John Carroll High School,