Building a Skyscraper—An Engineering Design Challenge

This Engineering Design Challenge is intended to help students apply the concepts of contact and non-contact forces as they build structures able to withstand the forces of wind and gravity. It is not intended as an initial introduction to this benchmark.
Resource ID#: 35586 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Keywords: Contact forces, non-contact forces, gravity, wind, engineering, engineering process, EDC, Engineering Design Challenge
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Instructional Technique
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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