Supportive Structures (columns)
by Mitchell Taylor
Students get a tst of building with non-traditional building materials. Afterwards, a brief description of columns and why they are useful/strong is given. Students then complete a second, simpler build with dramatically different success rates!
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19V0DU-46oRQMYHkZ-lYdUsuxKRf47ZCG/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Students will construct a rocket by exploring the relationship of the mass in the nose cone to the success of a launch. Students will learn about "center of mass' and how to find it, as well as the
Grades:
5th Grade
This is part one of a design challenge where students are asked to brainstorm a device that allows energy to be transferred for as long as possible, similar to a Newton's Cradle. Students use the
Grades:
5th Grade
In this lesson students will explore engineering skills in the construction of hot air balloons. They will test their creations to see if they will fly/float and make adjustments if needed.