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Other

Buggy and Buddy: Stem Challenge for Kids: Build a Shelter From the Sun

For Students K - 1st
In this lesson, kids build a shelter from the sun and test it using a UV-sensitive bead animal they create. If the shaded animal changes colors, then your shelter did not work.
Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona Press: Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete description of the book, "Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings." A great resource to assist in the study of shelter. Read an excerpt of the book, and a summary as well.
Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Resources and the Environment: Humans Design Their Homes

For Teachers K - 1st
After hearing and discussing the story of The Three Little Pigs, young scholars work in groups to construct houses using craft sticks. They then decide how well their house would serve as a living space and in what climatic conditions it...