Lessons In Pollution Prevention

Structures and Models

Curriculum Links

Grade/Subject Areas

Grades 6-8 (ages 10 - 14)
Science and Technology, Social Studies

Objectives

After completing the exercises in this lesson, student will

• Understand the definitions and concepts of strength, stability and stress
• Begin to understand the effects of urban development on natural environments
• Work in teams to discover physical properties of structures
• Increase their ability to learn through hands-on or kinaesthetic activities

Materials

• Newspapers and/or magazines
• Masking tape
• Construction paper or newsprint
• Glue or tape
• Markers or crayons
• Pens or pencils

Key Vocabulary

• strength
• stability
• stress
• resource
• conservation
• urban development

Skills Used

• Creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Motor skills
• Teamwork

Duration

• 20 minutes for lesson
• 30 minutes for activity
• home time (as needed)
• 15 minutes to judge and score

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