Architecture and Engineering Vocabulary Movies

Check these videos out to review our architecture and engineering vocabulary.

Tunnels and Dams

Fourth graders explored some of the most difficult engineering feats accomplished - tunnels and dams. Then they had an opportunity to create models. Check it out!

Dome Day!

Wow what an "egg"citing day! We explored domes - both monolithic and geodesic types. Ever wonder how much weight an egg can hold? More than you might think due to its strong shape. Check out the video to find out! Geodesic domes are pretty awesome too. We made a few. Check them out in the video.

Building Bridges

Building bridges was the challenge of the day! They started the day with some bridges that they thought would work but couldn't hold up to a live load. After learning about types of bridges, students built some that could hold lots of weight. Check out the fun video of the challenge.

Skyscraper Documentaries

4th grade students became experts on a skyscraper and compiled their research in a creative way to create a documentary. Click  HERE to check out these informative movies to learn about the amazing buildings that touch the sky!  

Learning at new Heights! Skyscrapers!

Fourth graders are getting started in their new unit on Engineering and Architecture. Today we explored skyscrapers. Check out a video of their paper towers as well as the hurricane force winds that blew in!

Tug, Push, Twist-o-War

Fourth graders started a new unit this week. To explore some of the vocabulary, students tested a variety to find out compression, tension, and torsion strength.

4th Grade Vocabulary Game: Architecture and Engineering

The fourth grade GT students are working on our new unit on Architecture and Engineering. This will be a busy and exciting unit!! Of course students will be expanding their vocabulary along the way. Just click on "Start" to try out this game to practice some of our unit words.

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