Topic B: Building with a Variety of Materials
06/24/2010
 
Program of Study - Learner Expectations
 

  1. Materials Lab Test out the materials that engineers use to build big!

  2. Grouping and Changing Materials (BBC)

  3. Shapes Lab Rectangles, triangles, and arches -- simple shapes can form big ideas!

  4. How Everyday Things are Made - interactive video to explain how things are made such as denim,
    motorcycles and airplanes.
  5. Building Bridges

  6. Dome Basics, Activity sheet, Dome Challenge

  7.  Building a Tipi - In this Wonderville activity, you help build a tipi!

  8. Mr. Zippy's Trainers - Design a pair of running shoes for Mr. Zippy

  9. Grouping and describing changes in materials - test how much you know about materials (Crickweb)

  10. Geometry of Bridge Construction

  11. Building Big Bridges

  12. Nova Super Bridge

  13. Basic Bridge Types

  14. The World's Tallest Buildings