United States Army Corps of Engineers

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/united-states-army-corps-of-engineers

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was United States Army Corps of Engineers built?March 16, 1802
2. How big is United States Army Corps of Engineers?Navigation, flood and storm damage protection, aquatic ecosystem restoration
3. What is the total workforce?Approximately 37,000 personnel
4. What is the civilian workforce percentage?Approximately 97%

Combat Engineers (Sappers): Military specialists trained to breach obstacles, construct fortifications, and facilitate troop movement in combat zones.
Civil Works Program: The USACE's extensive federal mandate to manage waterways, provide flood control, and restore environmental habitats for public benefit.
Military Construction: The design and construction of facilities and infrastructure for all branches of the U.S. military, both domestically and abroad.
Hydropower Generation: The production of electricity using the force of moving water, often managed by dams constructed and operated by USACE.