Building My Own House to Withstand Earthquakes Part 2
by Estormeo Serena
In Part 2, after students have created the blueprint, the floor plan and the budget, they will then create the blueprint using the Tinkercad application. Students must make a house following the blueprint they have. They must be creative and innovative and give their reasons why they chose the house, the design and justify their budget. Once the house design is done, students will present their house project to the judges.
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T8M_wSYvFfnCt1SOEq0MfWgv-C07jvq3/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 1. Empowered Learner 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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