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Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes, Fall 2002

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Abstract:: Third undergraduate design studio. Introduces skills needed to build within a landscape establishing continuities between the built and natural world. Students learn to build appropriately through analysis of landscape and climate for a chosen site and conceptualize design decisions through drawings and models. Studio deposit required. Mandatory lottery.

Subject:: Arts
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Green Building and Design
Collection:: MIT OpenCourseWare

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Choosing a Pyramid Site

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Abstract:: Working in engineering project teams, students evaluate sites for the construction of a pyramid. They base their decision on site features as provided by a surveyor's report; distance from the quarry, river and palace; and other factors they deem important to the project based on their team's values and priorities.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Let's Move It!

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Abstract:: Students explore methods employing simple machines likely used in ancient pyramid building, as well as common modern-day material transportation. They learn about the wheel and axle as a means to transport materials from rock quarry to construction site. They also learn about different types and uses of a lever for purposes of transport. In an open-ended design activity, students choose from everyday materials to engineer a small-scale cart and lever system to convey pyramid-building materials.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Pyramid Building: How to Use a Wedge

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Abstract:: Students learn how simple machines, including wedges, were used in building both ancient pyramids and present-day skyscrapers. In a hands-on activity, students test a variety of wedges on different materials (wax, soap, clay, foam). Students gain an understanding of how simple machines are used in engineering applications to make our lives and work easier.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Solid Rock to Building Block

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Abstract:: Students continue their pyramid building journey, acting as engineers to determine the appropriate wedge tool to best extract rock from a quarry and cut into pyramid blocks. Using sample materials (wax, soap, clay, foam) representing rock types that might be found in a quarry, they test a variety of wedges made from different materials and with different degrees of sharpness to determine which is most effective at cutting each type of material.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Wheeling It In!

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Abstract:: In an open-ended design activity, students use everyday materials (milk cartons, water bottles, pencils, straws, candy) to build a small-scale transportation device. They incorporate the use of a wheel and axle, and lever into their design. Students choose their materials and engineer a solution suitable to convey pyramid-building materials (small blocks of clay). Students race their carts/trucks; measure distance, time and weight; and calculate speed.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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