Activity

How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Guide the way to a better understanding of lighthouses. Young scholars first read a story about lighthouse and consider the problem that lighthouses try to solve. They then identify parts of a lighthouse and draw daymark patterns. As a culminating activity, they design and build a model of a lighthouse from various household items.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Team up with an English teacher for Part 1 of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • The resource suggests using Part 2 as an at-home activity
  • Requires some basic materials for building a model; see the teacher guide for a complete list
Pros
  • Provides a glossary of relevant terms
  • Includes printable direction sheets
Cons
  • None
Common Core