This is not the official MD Engineering site- it is a site created by TEEAM to assist people in gaining information about the program.
Go to the official MES page for the latest information, resources, and updates.
If the link above does not work, copy and paste the address below
http://www.thebmi.org/page/maryland_engineering_challenges
Questions? Contact Melinda Cané at mcane@thebmi.org or 410.727.4808 x120.
Most events have excellent, free 'coaching' clinics
Check the bmi website for the latest newsletter from MEC
PHOTOS from recent MEC events >>> clickHERE JUST ADDED: paper airplane and rocket!
LINKS: TEEAM resources below to assist in educators successfully participating in the MEC programs:
Click on the event below for more information
Competition (click below to access full resource page) |
Grade Level Competition Date |
Description |
Theme Park |
Grades 4 to 5.....:Saturday, March 26, 2011
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Construct a moving theme park ride based on a literature curriculum reading |
Safe Racer |
Grades 2 to 3.....Competition Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011 |
Build a sports car to allow "Eggbert" to survive a crash test and distance trial |
Paper Airplane photos/video added! |
Grades 1 to 5..... Competition Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011 |
Design a paper airplane to fly a paperclip "passenger" as far as possible. |
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Future City photos/video added! |
Grades 7 to 8..... Competition Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
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Design a city using SimCity software and create a model of one area. |
HoverCraft photos/video added! 4/4/11 |
Grades 6 to 8 Competition Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
Build the fastest hovercraft to travel across the "Chesapeake Bay." |
Straw Bridge |
Grades 6 to 8.....Competition Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
Construct a plastic-straw bridge to support a 6.5-lb. truck for one minute. |
.Eco-Power |
Grades 6 to 8....Competition Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
Design a wind turbine to power LED lights in your "school." |
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Cargo Ship |
Grades 9 to 12.....Competition Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
Design and demonstrate a ship to carry containerized cargo over a water course |
Robot |
Grades 9 to 12.....Competition Dates: Sat. April 30, and Sun. May 1, 2011 |
Construct a two- or four-leg robot to walk under direction over uneven terrain
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Wood Bridge photos/video added! |
Grades 9 1o 12.....Competition Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011 |
Design a structurally efficient bridge to hold the maximum load before breaking |
Cargo Airplane photos/video added! |
Grades 9 to 12.....Competition Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
Construct an electric airplane to fly tethered flights with and without cargo.
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http://www.gbc.org/news/1569/ - article on the Engineering Challenges and the impact on the Baltimore City School District students.
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