Would you like to design and build a device that will harness the Earth’s energy? Interested in discovering how wind energy can be converted electrical energy to power household items? Do you want to work with other students to design and build windmills, watermills and solar-powered mechanism? Tour a scientist’s laboratory and learn about research being done on renewable energy sources to power the future? Learn about careers and other rewarding opportunities in the field of renewable energy?
Be part of the Summer Science Snapshot! Each day you will do hands-on activities (e.g., games, design challenges, building devices, etc.) to learn about energy and sustainability. It will be an action packed, two-day adventure dedicated to learning about science and engineering and how it impacts your life. We’ll have fun exploring science and engineering in innovative and exciting ways by seeing all that Cornell has to offer! Some days will consist of field trips to around campus, including Beebe Lake’s hydroelectric plant and other locations to learn about we can preserve our environment!!
We would like you, students who will be in 3, 4th and 5th grade next year at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, to come to Cornell University for two days during the month of August to design, build and learn with us. We are developing some new ideas about how to teach about energy conservation and sustainability; we would really like to know what you think!
