Greek Architecture
by Janelle Moran
In this lesson, students review key architecture components found in Ancient Greek Architecture and are challenged to create a multi-layer structure to hold their body weight. Students use the engineering design process as they construct, test, and revise their structure.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UMUgNtLdGZ16eN4hHhI05w-TkJy4sqPE/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD)
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