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In this engineering activity, young learners investigate multi-level buildings. Learners observe buildings in their neighborhood and then, using simple household materials, create their own multi-level models. This activity (page 4 of the PDF) is part of the Curious George "Under Construction" lesson plan, which includes several activities that explore building engineering. Activities are connected to fiction and non-fiction books and include family extension projects.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- cardboard or posterboard
- paper cups, small blocks or toilet paper tubes
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Technology
- Construction
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Motion and Forces
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
- Research and Development
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Literature
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection:
- Curious George
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Universal Studios, ©2006
Funding Source:
- Shea Homes
