While geotechnical engineers do not build houses, second graders are building paper houses. These paper houses are going to be used as part of an earthquake test. Geotechnical engineers may help those who build houses decide where to build a house.
We're using observational skills to see what happens to the houses before, during and after an earthquake. After we see what happens to the houses, we'll make recommendations to improve the houses' structures and see if they can withstand an earthquake!
We're using observational skills to see what happens to the houses before, during and after an earthquake. After we see what happens to the houses, we'll make recommendations to improve the houses' structures and see if they can withstand an earthquake!
Below you'll see student work showcasing how their house reacted before, during, and after a model earthquake. They'll be focusing on how to make improvements to the house so that it doesn't fall over during another earthquake...if one should happen. Second graders made connections to the technical drawing skills they've been learning in art. Notice the use of arrows and ghost drawings to show movement!