A fully-loaded hands-on engineering activity, with lesson plan and ancillary materials provided.

Lesson: Forces, Motion, and Momentum
Engineering Area: Applied Physics, Grades 6-8
Activity: Roller Coaster Movement

Students will visit one of Columbia University's Engineering departments. The visit will include a general introduction to engineering, a tour of two of our labs, and a couple short demos in the labs. The teacher in charge of the class will also receive pre- and post-visit lesson plans to help make the visit a comprehensive opportunity. These lessons, while optional, are designed to optimize the learning experience.

A Columbia University engineer will come to your school to speak directly to students. Typically, engineers tell a “life story” and explain their personal path, including passions, education, current work, etc. Groups can range from a single class to large groups and Outreach Programs staff accompanies the speaker to the school.