Weathering Weather

This is a design challenge lesson allowing students to utilize their understanding of climate zones to design a tropical roof that would withstand the wind and water generated by a hurricane. This lesson also allows you to assess students understanding of operations with decimals to create their design under a given budget.

Resource ID#: 154154 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 7 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Climate, Design Challenge, Tropical, Florida, Decimals

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Video/Audio/Animation

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP K-5

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