
Don't Blow Away
The students will work in groups to create a model of a roof that is able to survive a hurricane-like wind. Students learn about disaster preparedness, use the engineering design process to guide the construction of their model roof, and use technology to develop a presentation to give to the class. They are graded with a rubric.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Lrrh75Pm4EagbK5cGwIWCJCNgynoLwRB/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) WritingRelated Content

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