{"id":3923,"date":"2016-02-17T06:17:19","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T14:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surfnetkids.com\/newsletters\/2016-02-17\/3921\/"},"modified":"2016-12-18T04:23:36","modified_gmt":"2016-12-18T12:23:36","slug":"surfnetkids-engineering-for-kids-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfnetkids.com\/newsletters\/2016-02-17\/3923\/","title":{"rendered":"[Surfnetkids] Engineering for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Reader,<\/p>\n

I’ve longed been intrigued by the health benefits of a standing desk, but since my desk is built into my home office, adding a free-standing desk wasn’t a viable option for me. But I recently discovered Varidesk<\/a>, which sits on my existing desk, and allows me to work either standing or sitting.<\/p>\n

With a firm two-handed grip, my keyboard, mouse, two monitors, and cup of coffee all rise (or descend) in one smooth move. I find myself alternating three or four times a day between sitting and standing. So far, the greatest benefit for me has been increased concentration. I’ve not taken any pictures of my Varidesk<\/a>, but you can learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Do you work at a standing desk? What do you think? Let me know by hitting reply.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
“Surfing the Net with Kids”
https:\/\/www.surfnetkids.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Engineering for Kids<\/b>
https:\/\/www.surfnetkids.com\/resources\/engineering-for-kids-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Engineering for Kids Printable(** for Premium Members only)
https:\/\/www.surfnetkids.com\/printables\/files\/printables-club\/engineering-for-kids.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Engineering is the application of math, science, and other practical knowledge in order to invent, design, and build. It is also the “E” in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) that has become a hot educational focus in the last few years. There are more than two million engineers in the U.S., and demand is growing. What do engineers do? Is it any fun? How hard is engineering school? I found answers to all these questions and more. Follow me.<\/p>\n

DiscoverE

Formerly known as the National Engineers Week Foundation, DiscoverE promotes engineering education to K-12 students and the general public. From 10 Reasons to Love Engineering (starting with “Love your work, and live your life too!”) to information about education and career opportunities, DiscoverE is a treasure trove of hands-on activities, videos, games, and advice.<\/p>\n

Engineer Girl

Designed “to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women,” Engineer Girl features interviews, fun facts (“Mary Anderson invented the windshield wiper in 1903, years before Henry Ford industrialized automobile production.”), videos, quizzes, a scholarship section, and a look at some women who were engineering pioneers of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

Engineering Games

Engineers love solving puzzles and playing games. Here is a collection of games categorized as Engineering Games, Logic Games, Robot Games and Electricity Games. You’ll find yourself building a wind turbine, flying an airplane, learning about electrical circuits, or putting simple machines to work. <\/p>\n

… Click to continue to Engineering for Kids<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Printables Club Members Also Get … <\/b> <\/p>\n

Surfnetkids Printables Club Members also get the following printables to use in the classroom, the computer lab, the school library, or to send home with students:<\/p>\n

Engineering for Kids Printable
How to Build a Bridge Printable
Physics Printable
*** Are you curious? Get your own ten-day trial membership:
https:\/\/www.surfnetkids.com\/printables-club.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Related Games<\/b><\/p>\n

Cargo Bridge<\/a>
Build the Bridge<\/a>
Physics Games<\/a><\/p>\n

Quote of the Week<\/b><\/p>\n

“Inaction saps the vigor of the mind.” ~~ Leonardo da Vinci ~~ (April 15, 1452 \u2013 May 2, 1519) Italian Renaissance scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor. Check out more quotes about learning<\/a>, and get excited to learn and make something new!<\/p>\n

Surfing the Calendar<\/b><\/p>\n<\/style>\n

Black History Month<\/a>   February
Wild Bird Feeding Month<\/a>   February
American Heart Month<\/a>   February
Children’s Dental Health Month<\/a>   February
Charles Lindbergh Birthday<\/a>   Feb 4, 1902
Rosa Parks’ Birthday<\/a>   Feb 4, 1913
Yalta Conference<\/a>   Feb 4-11, 1945
Ronald Reagan’s Birthday<\/a>   Feb 6, 1911
Sochi Winter Olympics 2014<\/a>   Feb 6 – Feb 23, 2014
100 Billionth Crayola Crayon Produced<\/a>   Feb 6, 1996
Charles Dickens’ Birthday<\/a>   Feb 7, 1821
First Known Landing on Antarctica<\/a>   Feb 7, 1821
Ballet Introduced to U.S.<\/a>   Feb 7, 1827
Winter Olympic Games 2002 Salt Lake City, UT<\/a>   Feb 8, 2002
Chinese Year of the Monkey<\/a>   Feb 8, 2016
Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley’s Birthday<\/a>   Feb 9, 1865
Safer Internet Day<\/a>   Feb 9, 2016
National Weather Service Established<\/a>   Feb 9, 1870
Mardi Gras<\/a>   Feb 9, 2016<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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