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Solar Structures
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In this activity, learners explore how the power of the sun can be harnessed to heat and cool a building.
Canine House of Cards
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This simple construction activity teaches the importance of architectural structure. Learners build and test designs for a paper "doghouse" strong enough to hold the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit.
Exploring Structures
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This event guide features three related explorations in which learners investigate the following science concepts: how you design and build a structure helps determine how strong it will be; different
Zero-Energy Housing
In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.
Building Houses: Build a Cardboard Tube House
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Build a house you can fit inside, using cardboard tubes.
Waterproof that Roof!
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.