Stone Landmarks, Buildings and Structures 2017

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This is a 6th grade project where students delve into the fascinating world of stone structures. They create a 3D model of a famous landmark, monument, or building made from rock, while learning about rocks and minerals as part of a science unit. As a follow-up to last year's project, this undertaking marks the second time around for these students, with the first year's results available online at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1355370/. Standards: NGSS Overview and Background In this 6th grade project, students explore an iconic landmark or monument constructed from stone. This endeavor was a part of a comprehensive science unit focusing on rocks and minerals. Lesson Plan and Activity Students will pick a renowned stone-built landmark for their project. They can choose one from the list below, or select a different one with approval from their teacher: Petra - A mysterious city in Jordan known as the "Lost City" Machu Picchu - An Inca marvel perched atop a mountain Taj Mahal - A famous mausoleum in India Stonehenge - A stone circle in England Angkor - A breathtaking stone city in Cambodia Borobudur - A Buddhist temple in Indonesia Pont du Gard - A Roman aqueduct in France Colosseum - An ancient Roman amphitheater Blue Mosque - Located in Istanbul, Turkey Tower of Pisa - A leaning Italian landmark popular with tourists El Tajin - An ancient city in Mexico Parthenon - A renowned temple in Athens Abu Simbel - A stone temple in Egypt Tiwanaku - An ancient city in Bolivia Tikal - A Mayan city To complete their project, students will write a research report about their chosen landmark. This report should include the following information: Introduction - The name and location of their landmark, along with a picture, explaining why they selected it. Description of the landmark - Details about when it was built, who constructed it, how it was built, what it was used for, and its cultural significance. Rock Facts - Information about the type of rock (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary), characteristics of that kind of rock, and why they think it was chosen. Additionally, they should describe where the rock came from. Using Tinkercad, students will create a 3D model of their landmark. They don't have to replicate the structure exactly; instead, they can model a part of it or create a design inspired by their chosen landmark. Download and print the models