STEM SCHOOL

This lesson is designed to pair with an online interactive lab on pbs.org. It explores what forces and loads are present in various kinds of structures. In addition it offers the opportunity to look at types of materials that are typically used to create a structure and the strengths and weakness of each.

This assessment was patterned after the performance tasks on state achievement exams, and was designed to assess student's ability to apply the geometric concepts of perimeter, area, surface area and the concept of finding a unit rate to a real-world problem. (Multiple Answer Keys)

This lesson follows the lesson where students had the opportunity to learn about loads, forces and materials in a structure. Now they are applying that knowledge and acting as Engineering Inspectors for their own School Building. A template is included for the STEM interactive notebook.