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This How Would You Design a Lighthouse? activity also includes:
Guide the way to a better understanding of lighthouses. Young scholars first read a story about lighthouse and consider the problem that lighthouses try to solve. They then identify parts of a lighthouse and draw daymark patterns. As a culminating activity, they design and build a model of a lighthouse from various household items.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Team up with an English teacher for Part 1 of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- The resource suggests using Part 2 as an at-home activity
- Requires some basic materials for building a model; see the teacher guide for a complete list
Pros
- Provides a glossary of relevant terms
- Includes printable direction sheets
Cons
- None