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Natural Disasters

Get ready for an exciting exploration of natural disasters and the ways we can stand strong against them in this interactive workshop! We'll dive into the causes of tornadoes and earthquakes, understanding their impact on our lives. Then, we'll create our own miniature tornado in a hands-on experiment. We'll also explore the world of engineering, understanding how buildings are designed to withstand the forces of nature. Finally, we'll get creative and construct our own clay structures, putting our learning to the test to see if our buildings can withstand our mini earthquake!

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· October 7, 2024

Workshop Keywords

Tornado

Earthquake

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Workshop Objectives

Understand the causes and effects of natural disasters, particularly tornadoes and earthquakes.
Create a miniature tornado, observing the science behind its formation.
Learn how to ask, brainstorm, design, build, and test a model of a tornado.
Understand the principles of building design, particularly how supports and cross bracing help structures withstand natural disasters.
Reflect on the real-world implications of their learning, especially the importance of safe building design in areas prone to natural disasters.
Learn how to ask, brainstorm, design, build, and test clay structures of buildings.

Course Content

Natural Disasters Presentation

Natural Disaster Practical Guide