Make a Teepee
While considering strong building shapes and what building materials are best for a given structure, participants create poles and a teepee cover to make a teepee that’s big enough to get inside.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Material Science, Civil
Topic(s):Structures
Grade:3-5
Time:60 minutes or less
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