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Architecture Rocks - Lesson 2

This is the second of nine lessons in Mrs. G.’s “Architecture Rocks” course which uses materials from around the house to build brilliant structures:)!
Amy Gillispie
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In Lesson 2, students will be introduced to the world of "architectural design".   We will review what “architecture” is.   Then, we will explore the second basic element of design - the "Line" and the use of "Line Segments" in the world of design.  

After a demonstration of the project, students will work in class to create their "Line" structures.  Line structures will be made of straws and paper clips.   Students may share their work with their peers at the end of class if they like.

Students may ask questions in class and may comment on each other’s creations.

The lessons in the “Architecture Rocks” course build on the previous lesson.   Students are encouraged to complete Lesson 1 before registering for Lesson 2 and Lesson 2 before registering for Lesson 3.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to points to connection lines. 
Students will continue working with the strongest shape.
Students will learn how to add a bit of complexity to their structures using different connections.
Students will be inspired to continue creating after class is over.   (You will end up with as many straw/paper clip creations as they have supplies available:).
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Parental Guidance
Parents of young children, might want to stick close by to help them figure out the techniques. Once they understand them, the students should be able to use them on their own.
Supply List
For Lesson 2, students will need standard size paper clips (1 box should work), standard size plastic straws (50 straws should be enough)  and a single hole punch.  Advanced students might want to try working with string too.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Although the second lesson of the Architecture Rocks Course is new to Outschool,  I have been teaching this course to thousands of students from around the world since 2009.   I am excited to offer this course to Outschool students!  

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45 min
Completed by 54 learners
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Ages: 7-12
3-12 learners per class

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