40 minutes

Lesson Objectives: 

• Apply the Engineering Design Process.

• Build structure from models.

• Compare shapes of models.

• Communicate their thoughts about the concepts related to stability.

• Determine the impact of aspects of shape on stability.

• Demonstrate responsible use of technology.

• Evaluate the use of a model to represent natural world structures.

Materials Needed:

• NoRILLA

• Craft paper

• Glue dots or glue

• Scissors

• Paints

• Markers

• Cardstock

• Recycled cardboard boxes

• Variety of recycled materials

• Engineering Design Process Graphics

• Books to read:

  • Snowmen at Play by Caralyn Buehner and Mark Buehner

  • 100 Snowmen by Jen Arena and Stephen Gilpin