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Science Toys: A Geodesic Dome
Directions on how to build a geodesic dome. Author used 1/2 inch galvanized steel electrical conduit, but directions using gumdrops, paper, and soda straws are also provided. Large diagrams and pictures plus accompanying descriptive text.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Geodesic Dome
A geodesic dome is constructed using newspaper for this activity. The activity is accompanied by a lesson plan, and a link to a 'Shapes Lab' where you can see through animation the strength of various shapes for construction.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dome Sweet Dome
Geodesic domes are made of interconnected triangles that approximate the shape of a sphere. This project shows you how to build a geodesic dome using rolled-up newspapers and tape and then test how much weight your dome can support.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Domes
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....
Other
Geodesic Domes (2)
This website explains all about geodesic domes, who invented them and the mathematics of their construction.
archKIDecture
Arch Ki Decture: Geodesic Dome
Using the Montreal Biosphere as as an example, ArchKIDecture defines and illustrates the term "geodesic dome."
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Geodesic Dome
Explore different structures by building a large geodesic dome from tubes of newspaper.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre: Information About Geodesic and Other Dome Structures
A collection of links to resources on domes, including geodesic domes.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: R. Buckminster Fuller
Read about the transcendentalist and inventor, R. Buckminster Fuller, who created the geodesic dome.
Curated OER
Materials
Using the Montreal Biosphere as as an example, ArchKIDecture defines and illustrates the term "geodesic dome."
Curated OER
Blocks
Using the Montreal Biosphere as as an example, ArchKIDecture defines and illustrates the term "geodesic dome."
University of California
Organic Structures:the Architecture of Life
Article discusses how objects in nature are held together through balanced forces. Scroll midway down to find info on microtubules and microfilaments. Links to excellent electron micrographs.
University of California
University of California: Triangles and Simplices
This site from the University of California deals with different applications and topics pertaining to triangles, particularly triangulation.
The Henry Ford
Henry Ford Museum: R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House
A fun glimpse into the world of dymaxion. What does it mean? And what kind of house could it possibly be? The site just gives you a taste of the exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum.
My Hero Project
My Hero: R. Buckminster Fuller
This brief article on Richard Buckminister Fuller overviews his career as an architect and author and provides images and resources for further reading and research.