PBS Helps Spread the Engineering Bug

We’ve all heard countless times how imperative it is to get kids interested in engineering and science — not only to help focus their young minds on matters of substance, but also to ensure our own long-term technological viability. The question is: How do you do this in a way that is age appropriate and won’t bore the kids to the point where the last thing they want to do is be an engineer?

Well, PBS comes to the rescue with their newest season of Design Squad Nation. This year PBS is adding an additional interactive component to the program by featuring a contest that encourages kids to  think outside the box and show how they can make Design Squad Nation’s activities even bigger. From creating a PVC Kayak, to a giant sized catapult, the possibilities are endless.

The hosts of the show, Judy Lee and Adam Vollmer give a quick run-down of the contest in the video link below. You can also learn more by going directly to the contest site at: http://pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.html