It seems like skyscrapers are getting taller and taller these days. An interesting video explains the challenges of constructing tall skyscrapers. It uses several examples of existing buildings to show how engineers overcome these difficulties to change skylines in cities across the country.

Concepts

architecture, building materials, design, engineering design, friction, skyscrapers, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research Jeddah Tower and other planned skyscrapers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a TED-Ed account to customize the lesson
• Familiarity with physics concepts, such as friction and gravity, is beneficial
  

Pros

• Provides multiple-choice and open-answer questions to assess comprehension of the material
  
• Graphics and animations aid in understanding
  

Cons

• None