Design & Build a Marble Run
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a marble run that meets specific criteria.
Design & Build a Non-Slip Boot Tread
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a boot tread that will use friction to prevent slipping on an incline.
Tall Towers & Sustainable Cities
Lessons
Students will design and build a model apartment building and learn how buildings such as these can be a solution for suburban sprawl.
Design & Build a Toy that Moves
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a toy that is moved using forces applied by magnets.
Buildings: Around The World
Picture Collections
13 images of some buildings from around the world including where they are located such as the Taj Mahal in Agra, India
Buildings: Construction Site
Picture Collections
10 images of buildings in various stages of construction, some equipment being used and some people who work on construction sites
Can we make butter?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!
Careers: Architect
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that architects do such as designing buildings and making blueprints
Careers: Construction Worker
Picture Collections
6 images of different types of work that someone involved in construction might do
Amanda Deon (Video)
Career Profiles
Senior Research Technician
Jeff Hannah (Video)
Architecture Entrepreneur
Jeff Hannah
Career Profiles
Architectural Technologist
Victor Matos
Foreman Concrete Forming
Andrew Stewart
Career Profiles
Geotechnical Engineer in Training
Kirstene Reyes
Career Profiles
Carpenter