Students Tackle Earthquake Engineering Challenge

Fourth-grade students put their engineering skills to the test by designing and building earthquake-resistant structures! As part of their science unit on tectonic plates and earthquakes, students explored how architects and engineers create buildings that can withstand nature's tremors. They researched innovative strategies like shear walls, gussets, and mass dampers, then brought their ideas to life through hands-on construction and revision as seen in these pictures.

The big moment came when students tested their creations against simulated California earthquakes to see if their designs could handle the shaking. The excitement was palpable as students evaluated their success and learned how to improve.