STEAMvestigation: BioDome Sweet BioDome DOWNLOAD

"DOME SWEET BIODOME" explores geodesic domes and unusual solutions to housing. In this challenge, students design a scale model BioDome with at least 3 rooms connected to each other. This stand-alone investigation is the culminating challenge in the STEAMstart BioDome Bees Unit. These STEAMvestigations help kids ask questions, dream up ideas, draw concepts, design, and test prototype ideas before redesigning a final model. The guides for this activity include: Literacy Connection "Dome Sweet BioDome." Vocabulary and Discussion Points Educator's Background on Geometry and Design Student Guide Design Logbook Pages Printable Dome Net Patterns Rubric for Assessment You supply recycled materials, string, craft options, straws, printed net patterns, other craft items Half-class or full-class materials kits are available for this STEAMvestigation when introduced as part of the full BioDome Bees STEAMstart Unit including 5 subject-focused STEAMvestigations and this culminating Unit Challenge.   Perfect for STEAMstart BioDome Bees Unit for camps, clubs, and after school programs.