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Marcus's Engineering

Age 10 Quarter 2: Winter ❄️
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Monday: Science
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Tuesday: Observation
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Wednesday: Understanding
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Thursday: Legacy
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Friday: Field Integration
Real engineers test everything
WEEKS 7-8 BUILD
Wind-Powered LED Generator

Designed and built a windmill from foam and wood. Tested 4 different blade angles to optimize power generation. Successfully powered an LED light using kinetic energy from the wind.

NGSS 4-PS3-4 NGSS 3-5-ETS1-3 S.O.U.L: Science Law: Transformation
It held 12 pounds before failure
ENGINEERING LAB
Popsicle Stick Bridge Load Test

Built a truss bridge with engineered supports. Used structural analysis to predict failure point. Tested to actual failure and documented load capacity. Created labeled diagrams of stress points.

NGSS 3-5-ETS1-1 NGSS 3-5-ETS1-2 S.O.U.L: Understanding Law: Structure Math: Measurement
Design, test, learn, repeat
ITERATION LOG
Blade Angle Iteration Log

Documented 4 design iterations with detailed sketches, precise measurements, and performance data. Each iteration informed the next. Created data tables comparing efficiency at different angles.

NGSS 3-5-ETS1-3 S.O.U.L: Observation Law: Iteration Math: Data Analysis
Explaining what I built to others
PRESENTATION
"How My Windmill Works" 3-Min Video

Created a presentation explaining energy transfer concepts: kinetic, potential, generator, and efficiency. Used proper scientific vocabulary and demonstrated understanding of the engineering principles.

NGSS 4-PS3-2 S.O.U.L: Legacy Law: Communication

Standards Alignment

🔬 NGSS Standards

  • 4-PS3-4: Energy Transfer
  • 3-5-ETS1-1: Engineering Design
  • 3-5-ETS1-2: Design Solutions
  • 3-5-ETS1-3: Plan & Test Solutions
  • 4-PS3-2: Kinetic & Potential Energy

✨ S.O.U.L.™ Integration

  • Science: Energy systems & transfer
  • Observation: Testing & data collection
  • Understanding: Structural analysis
  • Legacy: Video documentation

🌍 Natural Laws

  • Transformation: Energy conversion
  • Structure: Load-bearing design
  • Iteration: Refinement through testing
  • Communication: Explaining engineering
The first design failed. So I iterated. Mom says that's what real engineers do. I want to build things that help people.
— Marcus, Age 10, Q2 2026

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