Miramar Ranch - Energetic Engineering

Fourth grade students at Miramar Ranch are learning all about energy, everything from energy sources to energy transfer. They are also making a personal connection, understanding that energy is all around us. “We have energy from the sun, energy in our bodies and we use energy when we ride our skateboards or build robots”. 4th grade teachers at Miramar Ranch are currently guiding their students through a PLTW energy unit that uses technology and engineering to help students design robotic vehicles! The vehicles will also have a student designed restraining system, helping improve safety in a variety of inventions such as bumper cars and rollercoaster! Students work in teams to design models and then test using eggs. Students then make adjustments and improvements based upon the result! Miramar Ranch Elementary School is bringing STEAM into full focus for their students this year!