How do you build the world's tallest building? Young engineers watch a video to learn about the factors individuals must consider when designing a tall building. They see how dampeners work to mitigate how much a building sways using the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as an example.

Concepts

engineering design, civil engineering, buildings

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils investigate other tall buildings as a research project
  
• Collaborate with a physics teacher or an architect to create a lesson based on the Real Engineering video

Classroom Considerations

• It is helpful if learners have an understanding of basic physics concepts

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Animations and graphics help illustrate concepts
• Explanations are thorough and easy to follow

Cons

• None