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= Guiding Activity Unique Engineers LLC =



= Unique Engineers LLC = In this activity you will investigate unusual structures that are used for various purposes. Student groups will brainstorm what kinds of structures are "unique" and create a presentation about them. One focus of your presentation will be to talk about how geometry is used throughout the various structures. You will also compare geographically why certain structures are located in certain locations, and not in others. For example, why is the worlds tallest building located in Dubai and not the United States? Other possible information that you may include in your presentation are shapes used for various structures and why they are used. One example could be: Why are many underground tunnels circular?

Many of the most unique structures are not used as dwellings, but enable life to be more carefree, enjoyable, or fun. Student pairs can create a digital presentation of unusual structures. The presentations may contain photos, descriptions, or other information. These should display that you have an understanding of unusual structures. Examples could be (but are not limited to) amusement parks, tunnels, record setting structures, etc. To begin this activity you will go to the [|Discovery Education Assignment Link] (log in as student). Complete the activities there to learn about unusual structures. Additionally you will also use the Guiding resources Diigo to learn more about unique structures. Explore Disney Worlds Typhoon Lagoon, the worlds largest water park, Ultimate Roller Coasters tells about roller coasters all over the world and has records such as tallest, longest, highest. Also explore and learn about the worlds tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa website has many interactive resources for comparing the sizes of record setting buildings around the world. As you explore the Burj Khalifa ponder if it will be possible for engineers and architects to create an even taller building, or is this the limit?