Eighth grade KSAT (Krueger School of Applied Technologies) students, in Principles of Applied Engineering, have just completed their first WhiteBox Learning experience. WhiteBox Learning is a complete Standards-Based STEM Learning System for Engineering, Science, and Technology Education classrooms, grades 6-12. After researching every part of the glider and taking quizzes, the students used the software provided to go through the engineering design process. After their gliders were built online, they were able to compete against others in the district!
“They really enjoyed this,” said Tracy Thomas, Career and Technology teacher at the campus. “After the online competition, they picked their best design to print out and actually make.”
When construction was complete, the students flew their actual gliders and collected data. Simulated data was then compared to actual data and numerous conclusions were made. The students were able to see the limitations of models and how much making the exact measurements in construction matters.
Completely web-based, students can design, analyze, and simulate their designs, hundreds of times, from a web browser, and compete with other students throughout their District. Learn more about WhiteBox Learning here.
Colin analyzes his glider outputs to see if they meet specifications.
Celeste makes marks on her fuselage so she knows where to cut.
Daniel and Amberlynn carefully cut out their glider parts.
