Grab Your Hard Hats, Famous Structures Await Travel through history investigating how ancient architectural breakthroughs led to the fundamental design elements we know today. From walls and arches to post-and-lintel building techniques, use hands-on manipulatives and multi-subject integration to inspect and duplicate design elements from around the globe. After the foundation’s been poured, utilize the engineering design process to replicate some of history’s most famous designs, then uncover how different societies made the stylistic, artful and structural considerations of construction and architecture through 12 reusable, one-hour lessons. Encourage creativity and guide learners towards STEM enrichment in BrickLAB Famous Architecture Around the World. Grades: 4-6Students: Up to 30Contact Hours: 12+ Subject Targets: Technology, Engineering Design, Math Connections, English Language Arts Connections, Social Studies & History Connections Recommended Settings: Summer Camps Before & After-School Programs Classrooms Each Activity Includes: Opening & Closing Discussion Step-By-Step Build Instructions Engineering Challenge Optional Math & English Language Arts Extensions Materials List
