Outdoor Adventures in Engineering

Did you know that the biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere are all interconnected? Are you curious about the rare species that are being protected in the Twin Cities? Do you wonder about how water flows through our watershed, or what green engineering projects are happening nearby? Join us as we go on nature hikes and a virtual field trip to a unique ecology site, learn from local scientific research and conduct our own experiments, and work through engineering design challenges. From air up there to weather down here, stories in the rocks to sand in your socks, the diversity of trees to the health of all bees, join us as we investigate parts working together in systems tiny and grand

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About Online ExplorSchool

For Students In Grades 5 – 8

MITY’s Online ExplorSchool provides bright students with the opportunity to explore a topic of interest with similarly motivated peers. The goal is to keep students challenged and engaged as they build, create, and solve real world problems. Each class features a variety of activities that take students away from a screen as they use their hands to design and construct. Importantly, students also have opportunities to socialize with their peers through non-academic activities.

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