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= Hop On Over Housing Company =

In this activity you will get the opportunity to research houses around the world. You will participate in a Webquest where you will start in your home town and then visit websites from Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, and Antarctica. As students you will compare building materials, design, and cost of homes in each continent. We will investigate why houses around the world are created in ways to meet the needs of the inhabitants and withstand environmental conditions. Starting with your own home find out what materials were used in its construction, the approximate value (if okay with your parents), what are the benefits of its design, and what could be changed to make it a better house(more energy efficient, better layout, etc). We will then research houses around the world and compare them all to each other and record your findings on a chart or Google spreadsheet. To start the journey click here: [| http://rosscoj.edu.glogster.com/houses-around-the-world/]