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Asian Historical Architecture
Take a photographic tour of the architecture found within 18 different countries in Asia. Has a great interactive map to follow.
PBS
Pbs Kids:activities and Videos: Structures
PBS site provides videos and activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Strong as the Weakest Link
To introduce the two types of stress that materials undergo - compression and tension - students examine compressive and tensile forces and learn about bridges and skyscrapers. They construct their own building structure using...
PBS
Nova: Build a Bridge
This exciting and interactive site illustrates the four main types of bridge building styles. Also contains games and hands-on descriptions. Appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students.
Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Bridges
A large collection of beautiful photos of various bridges from around the world! A visual reference for teachers and students. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
George Eastman Museum
George Eastman House: Shapes and Shelters Discovery Kits
Find a classroom-ready annotated slideshow and lesson plans designed to introduce students to fundamental architectural concepts and to improve their skills in recognizing the structural components of architecture. Slideshow uses...
Other
Nbi National Bridge Inventory Database Search Form
NBI National Bridge Inventory Database search form from Nationalbridges.com allows one to enter the information related to a specific rail line in order to acquire related bridge information.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Science Quizzes: Engineering Quiz
A ten-question trivia quiz on popular topics in engineering, e.g., famous structures.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Strongest Shape Experiment
Observe the structural strength of different three-dimensional shapes made from paper by piling books on top of each shape.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Super Golf Tower Experiment
Explore engineering concepts by building a tower out of newspaper and tape as tall as possible, but so the tower will still support a golf ball at the top.
Other
Bridge Sight Software: The Bridge Site: Software
This resource provides links to a wide variety of Bridge Engineering Software. Click on the link to learn about the software.
McGraw Hill
Oregon State University: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
This site is from the Organic Chemistry Online Learning Center and provides useful information on both Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. The information is not too in-depth, but a background knowledge of the subject would definitely be helpful.
Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Buildings
Pics4Learning publishes a searchable photo collection of various types of buildings from around the world.
California Digital Library
Calishpere: Bridges
A broad selection of images featuring bridges can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Landmarks of Civilization
This lesson plan deals with why people build structures and landmarks and their place in different cultures.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Photo of Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at an incredible 828 metres tall (2717 feet) it towers above Dubai, UAE. It includes 160 floors and was officially opened in 2010. This photo of Burj Khalifa is set against a...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Chrysler Building, New York
This photo looks up at the famous Chrysler Building in New York. Standing at an impressive 319 metres (1,047 ft) in height, the Chrysler Building was completed in May 1930. It features an Art Deco style of architecture and is widely...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Roman Empire Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy was built over 2000 years ago. It was the largest amphitheatre built during the Roman Empire and could seat around 50000 people. It was home to many performance and gladiatorial contests and I now a...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Donghai Bridge, China
The Donghai Bridge in China is one of the longest bridges in the world. Opened in 2008, it connects Shanghai and the Yangshan deep water port. Its incredible length can be seen in this photo. For more information on amazing bridges,...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure found in Paris, France. It stands at 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall and is visited by huge numbers of tourist every year. This photo shows the Eiffel Tower set against a blue sky on a beautiful day in...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is one of the amazing Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza. It is the second largest of the group and holds the tomb of a pharaoh named Khafre.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge that reaches over the San Francisco Bay. Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is a well known landmark that attracts a large number of tourists and photographers. For more...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Great Wall of China
This photo shows a section of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. The Great Wall of China is an amazing man made structure that stretches for nearly 9000 kilometres (5500 miles).
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Science Kids: Science Images: Guangzhou West Tower, China
The Guangzhou West Tower in Guangzhou, China is one of the tallest buildings in the world. It measures an amazing 440 metres in height (1444 feet) and features 103 floors. This photo shows the tower in 2008, nearing the date of its final...