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Move That Lighthouse!
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Description | In this activity, learners explore how engineers work in a team to solve problems. Learners learn how structural, economic, and environmental factors must be evaluated when planning to move a lighthouse or other building. Learners work in teams to plan the safe and efficient move of a tower of blocks on a desk, execute their plan, and evaluate the strategies employed by other teams. |
| Related Links | https://tryengineering.org/teacher/move-lighthouse/ |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | IEEE |
| Subject Keyword | Engineering Lighthouse Civil engineering Structures Buildings Tower Structural engineering Design Construction Transportation Engineering and Technology Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Physical Sciences Energy Work and Machines Motion and Forces The Nature of Science The Nature of Technology The Design Process Research and Development Invention and Innovation Problem Solving Troubleshooting and Maintenance |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT2H0M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Technical |
