Objectives
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To determine the effects of shape and materials on dwellings of the
past and future
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Standards Addressed
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Science: 7: History & Culture's Influence on Science, inquiry, research |
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Research materials - library and Internet; craft supplies to make
actual models of dwellings |
Time Requirement
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5 class periods |
Procedure/ Outline
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Present students with a goal to determine the reasons for the shapes of at least 5 different types of human dwelling structures. Give them time to research and discuss with others in the class as to whys and why-nots. Develop rubrics. Select one of the researched shapes and make a model of it. Write up your presentation using research on all the shapes to compare to the one your selected. Present to the class
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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Go to Manitoba's Museum of Man & Nature to see actual models |
Assessment
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Rubric for Presentation and Model to be developed prior to preparing presentations or making models. Self and peer evaluation with rubrics besides my evaluation
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Other Comments
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None |
