Learners design and build model houses, with an emphasis on waterproof roofs. They perform tests to see if their models are as waterproof as they think.

Concepts

mechanical engineering, hydrophobia, model building, technology resources

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Additional Tags

building a roof, engineering assignment, model building

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the optional writing activity as a homework assignment
• Invite a structural engineer to discuss various roofing materials

Classroom Considerations

• A sink or outdoor area is necessary since the resource calls for water

Pros

• Provides a suggested scoring system to objectively assess models

Cons

• Very little connection to nanotechnology