Natural Builders - STEM Engineering Design Challenge

In this lesson, students will investigate and explain balanced and unbalanced forces as they design a building for Miami Beach that is inspired by Florida's natural environment. In this challenge/lesson, students must design a building model that is at least thirty centimeters tall, features two elements that move in the wind, and can also withstand the wind.
Resource ID#: 154102 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: Force, Balanced and Unbalanced Forces, engineering , engineering design challenge, engineering design process
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Project,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP K-5

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