Lab Overview
Students learn about the basics of structural design as they design, build, and test skyscrapers while exploring potential careers. They'll learn about compression and tension, live load and dead load, the roles of columns and beams and more.
- Grades: 4th - 8th
- Capacity: 30 students
- Duration: 65 minutes
- Cost: $90
- Offered Monday-Thursday at 10:15 and 11:45 am
Illinois Learning Standards
The content of this lab aligns with the following Illinois Learning Standards:
- State Goal 11: 11.A, B
- State Goal 12: 12.D
- State Goal 13: 13.A, B
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- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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