Course: Explore Engineering

Engineering Wonders

The world is full of amazing structures created by engineers. It is the work of civil engineers to oversee the construction of things like buildings, roads, canals, and bridges. In this section you will get the chance to learn about some famous engineering wonders and identify some for yourself using Google Earth.

*Note- you will need to download Google Earth to view KMZ files. Click HERE for a free download.

Click on the Engineering Wonders link below to learn about some structures that were amazing feats of engineering in their day. These are some of the structures chosen by the American Society of Civil Engineers as some of the "Wonders of the Modern World."

Activity: Create your own Google Earth tour. Work with a partner to research some more wonders of engineering. Choose a topic, maybe "Engineering Wonders of the Ancient World" or "Engineering Wonders of the 21^st Century". With your partner, create a Google Earth presentation sharing 3-5 wonders of engineering. When you are finished, upload the KMZ file below.