Lesson Plan Title: Geodesic Dome & Sphere
Materials: straight straws, pipe cleaners, scissors, ruler
Grade: 4-8
Vocabulary: structure, dome, rhythm, unity, balance Buckminseter Fuller
Objectives:
- Students will be educated on architect designer Buckminseter Fuller.
- Students learn how to use mathematics and engineering design.
- Students will learn about teamwork and problem solving.
Directions:
- Follow directions here- http://babbledabbledo.com/stem-kids-straw-geodesic-dome/
Reflection: What was the hardest part about creating the dome? What would you do differently? How can you see a structure like this in the real world? Henry Doorly Zoo?
Support:
- Info Buckminseter Fuller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckminster_Fuller
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