Earthquake Proof Toothpick Building Design Challenge

by Ryan Glauser

In this hands-on lesson, students learn about earthquake engineering by researching, designing, and testing toothpick-marshmallow buildings for earthquake resistance.

Lesson Grade Level

8th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jgZYCX32ZwI0zv7nVWV_uFLTihd4_Jbw/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD)

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