Three Little Pigs Construction Company
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Children's Museum Of Houston
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In this activity about problem-solving, learners build a house for the Three Little Pigs using twenty straws and two index cards. Learners then use a fan to simulate a tornado and shake the table three times to simulate an earthquake. Learners must alter their house design to make it sturdy enough to withstand the elements and house the pigs. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 3 small plastic pigs (or something to represent the pigs)
- Fan
- Straws
- Index cards
- Other miscellaneous supplies which may include tape, film canisters, cups, toothpicks, clay, small blocks, craft sticks, etc.
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Earth Processes
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Problem Solving
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Literature
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Children's Museum of Houston,
Funding Source:
- ExxonMobil
