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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Dome Sweet Dome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Geodesic domes are made of interconnected triangles that approximate the shape of a sphere. This project shows you how to build a geodesic dome using rolled-up newspapers and tape and then test how much weight your dome can support.
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Activity
Other

Science Toys: A Geodesic Dome

For Students 9th - 10th
Directions on how to build a geodesic dome. Author used 1/2 inch galvanized steel electrical conduit, but directions using gumdrops, paper, and soda straws are also provided. Large diagrams and pictures plus accompanying descriptive text.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Building Big: Geodesic Dome

For Students 9th - 10th
A geodesic dome is constructed using newspaper for this activity. The activity is accompanied by a lesson plan, and a link to a 'Shapes Lab' where you can see through animation the strength of various shapes for construction.
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Article
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: R. Buckminster Fuller

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the transcendentalist and inventor, R. Buckminster Fuller, who created the geodesic dome.
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Unit Plan
University of California

University of California: Triangles and Simplices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the University of California deals with different applications and topics pertaining to triangles, particularly triangulation.
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Website
Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Information About Geodesic and Other Dome Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to resources on domes, including geodesic domes.
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Website
The Henry Ford

Henry Ford Museum: R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun glimpse into the world of dymaxion. What does it mean? And what kind of house could it possibly be? The site just gives you a taste of the exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: R. Buckminster Fuller

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article on Richard Buckminister Fuller overviews his career as an architect and author and provides images and resources for further reading and research.