Robust Structures

Investigating what characteristics of a building would help make it resistant to an earthquake, using an earthquake simulator constructed from LEGO bricks.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Students will:
Explore the origin and nature of earthquakes.
Create and program a device that will allow you to test building designs.
Document evidence and present your findings about which structure design(s) are best for withstanding earthquakes.

EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS

NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
4-ESS3-2

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CCSS
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.3

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- "LEGO WEDO 2.0"