Mix up your lessons with a resource on mixed-media structures. Scholars design a structure out of paper, balloons, and string that will lift a pencil to the greatest height; they construct the structure at a later time. 

Concepts

engineering design, architecture, building materials, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners work in groups, especially if materials are scarce

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a variety of drafting tools
• Activity also requires balloons and string
• Eighth lesson of the 11-part series

Pros

• Provides rubric for technical drawings
• Learners apply knowledge from previous lessons

Cons

• None