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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"N.A.S.A." Tower Structures Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students, who are talented and gifted, create tower structure according to the given specifications that is able to support a tennis ball for 75 seconds but costs the least to build. They each design a tower in their journal but work in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Newspaper Tower

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design and construct a tower out of newspaper using a limited supply of newspaper, tape, and scissors. After completing their designs, they identify which designs can withstand the self-weight of the newspaper tower as well as...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Golden Landmarks

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine several golden landmark structures and architectural features found in cultures worldwide. They compare and contrast the buildings they explore and then draw an architectural structure that incorporates elements of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Six Number Pattern and Sequence Activities

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this numbers and sequences worksheet, students solve problems presented in six different activities.  Extension problems are also provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tower Power

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore basic building and engineering concepts by constructing a structure that supports weight. They demonstrate an understanding of basic business concepts by estimating the cost and value of a building.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tower O'Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to design a tower from a computer program. They manufacture the pieces with a laser cutter and compete in a competition to determine the best design for stress relief on towers. They discover the work engineers...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Skyscrapers: Engineering Up!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Skyscrapers are one of the most glorified products of Civil Engineering and contain an interesting history of progress and development. In this lesson, the students will learn about the history of the world's tallest free standing...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Building Structures: It's a Slippery Slope

For Students 6th - 8th
All structures require a foundation to keep them from falling down. This is especially important when a structure is built on a hill or on a slope. In this science project, you will build a tower of Lego Duplos on slopes with different...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Balsa Towers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will build their own towers using some of the techniques they have learned. The materials will consist of balsa wood and glue. General guidelines are provided, but the students will have a lot of freedom with their design to...
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Website
Other

The Comprehensive Salem Guide: Salem Architecture: Italianate 1845 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
A line drawing of an Italianate house is labeled with features that set this style apart. The text elaborates on the details of the style.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids:activities and Videos: Structures

For Students 3rd - 8th
PBS site provides videos and activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Newspaper Tower

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will be challenged to design and construct a tower out of newspaper. They will have limited supplies including newspaper, tape, and scissors since engineers are often restricted by economic reasons as to how much material they...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Tower Investigation and the Egg

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Towers have been a part of developed society for centuries. Towers serve a variety of purposes, from lookouts to cellular towers. In this activity student groups will build three types of towers, engineering them to hold an egg one foot...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Turret

For Students 9th - 10th
Several types of turrets are described here in word and picture.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Newspaper Tower

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate the basic forces acting on a tower and the importance of foundations.
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Interactive
Knowledge Share

Super Kids: Games of Logic and Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Have your students completed their work? If so, allow them to enjoy some mind relaxing, yet challenging, games at this site. I'm sure you'll get caught up in the fun too.