Building Your Dream House
Have you ever built a house or helped someone build a house? Now is your
chance!
Pick Your Materials
Designing a house is often a challenge because you need to decide what the house
will look like, and also what the house will be made of.
First, get into a group of three or more people in your class and think about what
kind of a house you want to build together. Make sure each of you is happy with what
the house looks like. Next, as a group, design your house for a mouse! You
already know what a basic house has in it: a sleeping chamber, a place for storing cheese,
a main exit, and an escape exit. You also know this house is on the ground and must
provide protection from cats, dogs, and birds. Working with your partner architects,
decide what other information you will need to find out how to design the ultimate mouse
house and present it to your client and the class. Be prepared to explain why you
chose various design features.
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