Blown Away

A STEM Engineering Design Challenge

Learning Goals

  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of hazardous weather conditions, specifically hurricanes, and identify ways for humans to protect themselves during those conditions.
  • Students will understand how area of various shapes can enhance the stability of a structure.


Students will create a free-standing structure that can withstand hurricane-force winds. Students will demonstrate their understanding of surface area by constraining to sets of parameters for their structures.
Resource ID#: 152831 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Computer Media Player, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: Hurricanes, STEM, STEM design challenge, Hazardous weather, Area, surface area
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Project,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Science

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