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- 2nd
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Students discover how construction managers meet the needs of a growing community. They observe examples of the buildings in their community have changed over time. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the design and construction of various trusses and rafters. They receive hands on experience designing and constructing the trusses. Students show knowledge of how different geometric shapes affects truss rafter strength. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate how different geometric shapes affects truss rafter strength. They design and construct trusses. They test the trusses to ensure they meet the weight strength that is required for that truss. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in a wood shop classroom explore shop safety and describe different framing methods used in construction today. They identify different types of windows and actually install a window using the correct method. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students the geometry sketchpad to construct geometric shapes with technology. They put together a portfolio of their constructions and designs and add a summary page at the end of their portfolio to summarize the unit of study. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate how engineers use different types of bridges for different places. In small groups they design and construct bridges for three different scenarios, and answer a series of investigating questions applied to the construction of their bridges. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate what types of roofs are appropriate for various types of climates and environments. They discuss and observe different types of roofs and housing, listen to the book "Houses and Homes," select a region, and design and construct a home that will be tested against various climate elements. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students create and give oral proposals for the construction of a gazebo using a blueprint created with Geometer's Sketchpad. They then build a gazebo model using the blueprints created and provide evidence why it should be selected for construction in 8th grade. Students in 8th grade construct the gazebo based on the selected model. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the economic system of the United States, including its principles, development, and institutions. They find receipts for lumber, agreements for the purchase of a parcel of land, documents calling for the construction of a "marine lookout" and payments made to laborers. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students write a computer program that can receive two numbers and allows the user to decide to add, subtract, or multiply them together. Once solved, they discuss the sample solution using a case construct. Students discover when it is more efficient to use the case construct or the if-elseif statement. Full Review »

