Why Architecture is such a great unit of study....

Using this wonderful resource created by the AIBC (Architecture Institute of British Columbia), I designed a unit on architecture, and you can do it too! This great resource provides many activities for K-7 students.

Students love it: design your own dream classroom, or your dream playground!

Why Architecture is such a great unit of study....

Using this wonderful resource created by the AIBC (Architecture Institute of British Columbia), I designed a unit on architecture, and you can do it too! This great resource provides many activities for K-7 students.

Students love it: design your own dream classroom, or your dream playground!

Architecturally Speaking

I am working with grade two and three students on a unit on architecture. This activity is great to do with children. Give them toothpicks and marshmallows and have them construct buildings or structures. These students created these dynamic structures on their own.

You can also preface the learning by teaching the students that triangles are the strongest structure, and have them begin with building triangles. However, it is great to have them experiment on their own!!!

Architecturally Speaking

I am working with grade two and three students on a unit on architecture. This activity is great to do with children. Give them toothpicks and marshmallows and have them construct buildings or structures. These students created these dynamic structures on their own.

You can also preface the learning by teaching the students that triangles are the strongest structure, and have them begin with building triangles. However, it is great to have them experiment on their own!!!

Destination Imagination

A group of students from Brock Elementary were involved in a Creative Problem Solving Program called Destination Imagination. If you have not heard of it, you should check out their website, and get involved. www.bcdi.org
Destination Imagination is a creative problem solving program, whereby students are given "instant challenges" to solve. As well, they are to create a larger challenge with given parameters which they have to put together and solve at the regional tournament. It is a really wonderful program for all kids, but especially those children that need a challenge and like to think creatively. The Brock students placed third at Regionals, and were invited to participate at the Provincials, held in Mission, BC. They did a terrific job!!!!

Destination Imagination

A group of students from Brock Elementary were involved in a Creative Problem Solving Program called Destination Imagination. If you have not heard of it, you should check out their website, and get involved. www.bcdi.org
Destination Imagination is a creative problem solving program, whereby students are given "instant challenges" to solve. As well, they are to create a larger challenge with given parameters which they have to put together and solve at the regional tournament. It is a really wonderful program for all kids, but especially those children that need a challenge and like to think creatively. The Brock students placed third at Regionals, and were invited to participate at the Provincials, held in Mission, BC. They did a terrific job!!!!

Design Your Own Universe

The challenge was for students to design and create their own universe. Here are a few sample's of work, including a map, a book describing the place, and a great table of contents.

Soon, I am going to have lesson plans on line and creative ideas, and then finally, a web site...all in the future!!!