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In this activity, learners watch a video to learn about a couple who built a home out of shipping containers in Brooklyn, New York. Next, learners design and build a 3D scale model of a shipping container home using printed cutouts. Use these models to practice basic calculations of ratio, volume, and surface area to estimate the amount of flooring and paint needed, and what size windows and doors to include.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2-3 copies of shipping container cutout printed on standard paper
- Scissors
- Clear tape or glue sticks
- Printed "Student Calculations Worksheet" (optional)
- Calculators, markers, or toothpicks for embellishing finished models (optional)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
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Engineering
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Mathematics
- Algebra
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Polygons
- Rate
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
- Physical Sciences
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Financial Literacy
- Model Building
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Zych, Ariel
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- All rights reserved, Science Friday,