Group one used straws to build a skyscraper, they later changed
materials for their final model. Each straw was 10" long and represented
a 10 foot high wall. Straws were stacked like bricks. Their final model
was made out of milk containers.
After a period of building they discussed as a class the importance of
measurement.
Students Building Designs
A. Our building is called the Hartferd House. It is 15 stories high with 4 elevators. Each floor has 14 rooms. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and measures 126 x 242. The Hartferd House is located in Philadelphia. The structure is made of bricks. It has a pool, a fire exit with a ramp, a laundry room, a garbage shoot, and a restaurant. There are elevators on the North, South, East and West ends. The lobby floor has a bathroom and it has 4 doormen. Pets are allowed, rent is $500.00 plus a pet fee. A garage is in the basement. There is a golf course.
B. "We are building an apartment house that is cool looking. It will have flower beds and patios. It will be 15 stories high and made out of wood. There will be spinning doors for handicapped accessible. 2 elevators on each floor. A ramp in the front of the door is for the handy capped. It will have handicapped assessible doors. The windows will be square shaped. It will have a back door."
Conference Room conversations during the project.
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