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D.C. Everest Junior High Students Explore Local Advanced Manufacturing

Operations and Collaborate with Engineers to Construct Electric Vehicles

The DCE Junior High 9th graders partici-
pated in a day-long engineering challenge led
by Engineering Tomorrow. During the first half
of the day, the students were tasked with build-
ing electric vehicles and charging stations. As
part of the process, students learned the basics
of electric vehicles and how they compare to
traditional vehicles, how various rechargeable
batteries work, the sustainable design of charg-
ing stations, electric circuits and the aesthetics
of design. They also experienced firsthand the
importance of teamwork — and designating
team members with specific roles related to
vehicle design and transmission. The event “The Junior High has always focused on
was structured around what engineers typi- providing our students with many experiential
cally call the “engineering process” — learn, opportunities across the course of a school
design, build, test and deploy. year,” noted DCE Junior High Principal Jason
During the second half of the day, stu- McFarlane. “Yesterday’s activities allowed
dents met with local engineers who assessed our students to sharpen their critical thinking
D.C. Everest Area School District pursue a career in the field. their designs and spoke with them about the skills, to utilize necessary soft skills, and to
On October 4, 8th and 9th grade students Following the tour, they visited the Tech reasoning behind those designs. identify college and career opportunities. This
Throughout the process, students tested
from the D.C. Everest Junior High participated Wing of the D.C. Everest Senior High exploring their designs and reflected on what could be learning opportunity will assist our students
in day-long events designed to build their aware- the Auto Tech, Ag Science, Advanced Manu- improved and how — a crucial part of the engi- as they move beyond the Junior High or D.C.
ness of high-demand career opportunities. The facturing, Wood Manufacturing, Robotics and neering process. At the end of the day, students Everest School District.”
8th grade class participated in the Heavy Metal Culinary labs. Current DCE Senior High students were presented with awards for maximum
Tour, visiting local advanced manufacturing led students on the tours of the labs, outlining the speed, minimal cost, minimum mass, www.dce.k12.wi.us
businesses where they could learn first-hand courses and technologies available to students maximum appeal and maximum strength.
about the education and skills necessary to and hosting hands-on learning activities.

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