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Introduction To the Art of Stone Masonry
Students are introduced to the art of stone masonry. They identify the seven basic stone tools, demonstrate their use, and compile a list of their cost.
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Building Trades
Learners complete a masonry project. They follow proper procedures to complete
multiple masonry projects, follow written and verbal instructions, apply proper masonry techniques, and correctly calculate materials needed.
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The Cask of Amontillado Journal
Nemo me impune lacessit! Is revenge a dish best served cold or with a trowel and masonry? After reading The Cask of Amontillado, class members are asked to respond to a series of journal prompts about Poe’s story and their own...
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Preparing for a Job Interview
Learners study the appropriate protocol and strategies for participating in a successful job interview. The participate in a mock interview.
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Estimating Concrete Volume
Students identify rectangular volume calculations, and calculate using formula, concrete table, and calculator.
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History of the Masons
Students are divided into groups and follow directions of their group leaders and complete a worksheet while on site.
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The Eagle Has Landed: Aztecs Find a Home
Students investigate the Aztec civilization and locate it on a map. They explain the legend of the city of Tenochtitan and investigate the symbolism of the Mexican flag.
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Erosion... Can You Fight It?
Students study erosion and its effects on shorelines. In this erosion lesson, students work in an engineering team to design a seawall and submit a cost bid to their teacher. Students must determine the energy of a wave and design a wall...
Describing Egypt
Sennedjem - (19th Dynasty)
Who was Sennedjem and how does he relate to ancient Egypt? The resource describes the artisan's life as well as the village in which he lived, called Set Ma'at. Learners view where the people who built the tombs for powerful Egyptians...
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Design of an Earthen Dam for a Lafayette Neighborhood
How do dams support bodies of water? Scholars engage in a hands-on STEM activity where they design, build, and test dams to learn about bodies of water and how humans use natural resources. They learn how criteria and constraints affect...
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Determining the Proper Cement: Water Ratio for Quality Concrete
High schoolers examine concrete samples and guess their strength. They determine the correlation between concrete strength and the cement to water ratio that was used in making each sample. They make a quality concrete based on their...
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Creating a "Concrete" Spreadsheet
Students create a spreadsheet that calculate the amount of concrete needed to pour various concrete forms.
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ALARA
This activity sheet posts a chart of the common radiation sources in our everyday lives. Chemistry scholars use it to analyze their own radiation exposure using rem (Roentgen equivalent for man) units. This simple assignment increases...
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Basement Foundations
Young scholars explore the construction industry and examine new materials and technological advances that are now available to builders. They discuss advantages and disadvantages of using these new materials and create a presentation...
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Concrete Block Estimation
Students estimate the material needs for a concrete block foundation of a given size, with a given number of openings.
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Building With Bricks
Students examine the reasons why people built homes and businesses with brick. They discover how brick technology has improved buildings over the years. They participate in an activity to complete the lesson.
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School Made Sampling Field Studies
Young scholars explore the use of sounding lines and secchi disks. They construct
sounding lines to measure the depth of a water body and secchi disks to measure turbidity of water.
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Monkey Mosaic
Students use tiles to create a mosaic of haring people based on Keith Haring. In this mosaic lesson plan, students first draw the design and then create the same design with tiles.
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Functional Public Sculpture? Let's build a"Reading Wall"!
Young scholars interview a brick sculptor and aid in building a brick wall. They write expository paragraphs explaining the sequential process of building a reading wall. They create reading wall sketch designs. Students carve their...
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Fireplace detail
Students investigate the different type of architectural designs for fireplaces. They participate in a discussion that starts with several key questions. The lesson progresses and students complete the worksheet accompanying the lesson.
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Bus Stop Mosaic
Young scholars explore teamwork and communication. For this art lesson, learners work together to create a mosaic at a bus stop.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Masonry Workers
This resource provides information about masonry workers.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Masonry (Freemasonry)
A lengthy article that explains what Freemasonry is, its history, what it stands for, how the society evolved, its organization and numbers, the symbolism and oaths, its goals and activities, and the reactions to it by church and state...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Masonry
Masonry found around area. Details that show Tiahuanacu existed.