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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geodesic Dome

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners build geodesic domes using newspaper after watching a video about the architectural concepts used in building domes. They decide which geometric shapes can be used to build the strongest building.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Straw Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students view a video on bridges and domes. They discuss the importance of shapes, especially triangles for these structures. They participate in an activity in which they create their own dome out of paper clips.