Houses & Geodesic Domes Look around you - there are buildings going up, roads being repaired, and bridges being built. Students will learn about the construction industry, from planning to building, with this lab. Hands-on activities include having students build futuristic designs like geodesic dome structures to learn about force, tension, trusses, and more. This start-up package includes different types of structures to construct - from a simple, room-sized geodesic dome structure to a 1-Room Bungalow to a California Ranch House to Houses with different roofing systems. The Bungalow and California Ranch House Kits are part of KELVIN's U-Design Challenge, no plans are included. Grades 7-12. No Computer Required. Major Items - Geodesic Domes Kit
- [2] One-Room Bungalow Kits
- [2] California Ranch House Kits
- Hip Roof House Framing Kit with Plans
- Truss Roof House Framing Kit with Plans
Videos - House Framing
- Career Profiles in Construction
Books - Construction Technology with Teacher Guide
- Wall Framing
- Geodesic Domes
- Roof Framing
Additional Items - Wood Beams
- Balsa Strips
- Basswood Bridge Kit
- DesignGrid Paper
Activity Resources - KELVIN© Lesson Guide
- KELVIN© Workstation Sign
- [3] Medallions for Technology Excellence
- [30] Certificates for Technology Excellence
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