Waterproof that Roof!

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Waterproof that Roof!

Description:

This activity explores how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings. Students explore the hydrophobic effect, and learn about nanotechnology. Then, they work in teams to design a roof structure both in terms of shape and materials to protect a box and its contents from a simulated rainstorm. Teams build, test, and evaluate their designs and those of other student teams.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Technology, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Measurement

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

PDF

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

IEEE

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Keywords:

Surface area, Nanotechnology, Structural engineers, Waterproofing, Roofing designs

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers, Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

TryEngineering

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Large bin or sink; water; measuring cup; plastic storage containers; materials readily available to your classroom for roof (leaves, grass, cotton balls, etc.); foil or plastic

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science, Mathematics

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Design

Standard 9. Students will develop an understanding of engineering design.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Technology and Society

Standard 6. Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

The Designed World

Standard 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Design

Standard 10. Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Technology and Society

Standard 7. Students will develop an understanding of the influence of technology on history.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Abilities for a Technological World

Standard 11. Students will develop abilities to apply the design process.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Design

Standard 8. Students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Technology and Society

Standard 5. Students will develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.

This data provided by the Achievement Standards Network

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