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Blow the House Down

Experiment and test the wind-resistance of building materials.

  • Relate lessons learned from the story of the Three Little Pigs.
  • Compare and contrast a variety of building materials.
  • Plan, build and test structures to withstand a strong gust of air.
  • Record and discuss the test results.

Take It with You

Use the following activities to bring the education concepts from this exhibit into your home or classroom:

Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1

Meets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: 10, 11

Meets Common Core State Standards: W.CCR.8 MP.1 MP.4

Focus: Language Arts, Science

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