LESSON MATERIALS

SECOND GRADE

Engineering

Building the Future: Exploring Careers in Structural and Civil Engineering

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OBJECTIVE

By the end of this lesson, students will:

  • Understand how civil and structural engineers design safe and functional buildings and infrastructure.

  • Identify key engineering challenges in building stable structures.

  • Collaborate in teams to build and test their own towers.

  • Explore engineering as a future career path.

FUTURE READY

Structural and civil engineering careers are in high demand and play a crucial role in shaping the world we live in—from the roads we drive on to the buildings we work in. This lesson introduces students to the engineering design process and the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. These are essential “power skills” for the future workforce and foundational for any student interested in building, design, or innovation. Today’s young engineers are tomorrow’s city builders.

LESSON DURATION

45 minutes