
Earthquake Proof Toothpick Building Design Challenge
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 GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jgZYCX32ZwI0zv7nVWV_uFLTihd4_Jbw/edit?u…Related Content

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