Lesson: Architects and Engineers- 4th to 5th Grade (Visual Arts and Engineering)

 Lesson: Architects and Engineers- 4th to 5th Grade (Visual Arts and Engineering)

Contributed by: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder Summary Students explore the interface between architecture and engineering. In the associated hands-on activity, students act as both architects and engineers by designing and building a small parking garage.

Lesson: Engineering a Mini World- 4th Grade (Engineering and Visual Arts)

Lesson: Engineering a Mini World- 4th Grade (Engineering and Visual Arts)

Contributed by: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder The Eden Project, Cornwall, England. Summary As students learn about the creation of biodomes, they are introduced to the steps of the engineering design process, including guidelines for brainstorming. They learn how engineers are involved in the design and construction of biodomes and use brainstorming to come up with ideas for possible biodome designs.