We looked at climate and geography in design. The challenge was for students to
design a place to stay in for one week in the Arctic.
We discussed the environment and addressed factors of freezing temperatures, westerly winds, and limited light.
The students each had 20 blocks of ice (20 sugar cubes), one bamboo pole (skewer), and one waterproof plastic tarp (square of black plastic bag, 10 inches by 10 inches).
Students drew a side view (elevation). Students each created their own design, or joined with other students to pool resources.
It was a great building activity using a small amount of resources!!!
This lesson was modified from Architecture for Kids 1997
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