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Homeschool Class: Transportation Engineering Marvels “Hoover Dam”

May 7, 2025 - May 8, 2025

 
,10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Students will explore the engineering of the Hoover Dam. In the **Model of the Hoover Dam** activity, they will build a scale model using various materials. This hands-on experience allows students to learn about the dam’s construction, its hydroelectric power generation, and its impact on water management and irrigation in the region.

Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter...

Students will explore the engineering of the Hoover Dam. In the **Model of the Hoover Dam** activity, they will build a scale model using various materials. This hands-on experience allows students to learn about the dam’s construction, its hydroelectric power generation, and its impact on water management and irrigation in the region.

Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Our Wild Wizards will challenge your mind and foster collaboration in this homeschool science and engineering series. Classes take place in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). Homeschool classes at Edison Ford are aligned with Next Generation Science and Florida State Standards. Classes are a combination of instruction and hands on activities that are designed to facilitate homeschool or virtual science education. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration!

May 7 & 15: grades 1-3

May 8 & 14: grades 4-6

Members: $15 each or $120 for the series, non-members: $25 each or $200 for the series.

26.634464503633, -81.880219749324

 

239-334-7419

2350 McGregor Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
United States

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 10:00:00 2025-05-08 12:00:00 Homeschool Class: Transportation Engineering Marvels “Hoover Dam” Students will explore the engineering of the Hoover Dam. In the **Model of the Hoover Dam** activity, they will build a scale model using various materials. This hands-on experience allows students to learn about the dam’s construction, its hydroelectric power generation, and its impact on water management and irrigation in the region. Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Our Wild Wizards will challenge your mind and foster collaboration in this homeschool science and engineering series. Classes take place in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). Homeschool classes at Edison Ford are aligned with Next Generation Science and Florida State Standards. Classes are a combination of instruction and hands on activities that are designed to facilitate homeschool or virtual science education. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration! May 7 & 15: grades 1-3 May 8 & 14: grades 4-6 Members: $15 each or $120 for the series, non-members: $25 each or $200 for the series. Location Visit Fort Myers vcb@leegov.com America/New_York public

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26.634464503633, -81.880219749324

 

239-334-7419

2350 McGregor Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
United States

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 10:00:00 2025-05-08 12:00:00 Homeschool Class: Transportation Engineering Marvels “Hoover Dam” Students will explore the engineering of the Hoover Dam. In the **Model of the Hoover Dam** activity, they will build a scale model using various materials. This hands-on experience allows students to learn about the dam’s construction, its hydroelectric power generation, and its impact on water management and irrigation in the region. Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Our Wild Wizards will challenge your mind and foster collaboration in this homeschool science and engineering series. Classes take place in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). Homeschool classes at Edison Ford are aligned with Next Generation Science and Florida State Standards. Classes are a combination of instruction and hands on activities that are designed to facilitate homeschool or virtual science education. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration! May 7 & 15: grades 1-3 May 8 & 14: grades 4-6 Members: $15 each or $120 for the series, non-members: $25 each or $200 for the series. Location Visit Fort Myers vcb@leegov.com America/New_York public

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Education