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!

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.

3rd Grade Sleuths - Mystery Solved!

Our third graders really stepped up as detectives today! Someone stole the OREOs I wanted use in a lesson today! Students examined the scene, collected and analyzed evidence, interviewed suspects and solved the crime. Check out the deductive thinking and problem-solving from class. Enjoy the video!

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!

Courtroom Drama

Fifth graders put their acting skills to action and experienced the events that might happen in a courtroom. They participated in scripted trials and definitely brought drama to the courtroom! Check out the 4 minute video.

5th Grade Collaborative Problem-Solving!

5th graders had to work together using clues and communication to correctly create a perfect example of Sierpinski's Triangle - a mathematical design of repeating triangles. Their discussions and teamwork is fun to observe! Check out the short video for a peek in the classroom.

Ode, oh my Ode - How I love Thee

Students showed their creativity and passion through odes. They chose an object and wrote of their admiration. Check out these student created videos depicting odes.

Uses for a Straw A-Z

Fifth graders attempted to think "outside the box" to come up with new and unusual uses for straws. They then had to demonstrate the new use in less than 10 seconds in a silent film. . . Check it out!