January 19, 2023

Trip to electrical shop sparks interest for Building Construction class

Students in Building Construction class taught by Don McKee took a field trip to Wilmar Electric in Lincoln, who created a hands-on experience in their shop. Students were tasked with running electrical wire, connecting an outlet, bending pipe, attaching the assembly in a wall, and more. When finished, their connection was tested for a properly […]

Hands-on bridge-building lesson in Physics class

John Cox’s Physics class have been learning about rigidity and tension, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of different materials. Using k’nex they conducted a group exercise to build a suspension bridge comparing the rigidity of the structure at each level. STEM in action!

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