Construction

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/construction

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical precedents?Pyramids of Giza, Roman aqueducts, and roads
2. What is the key material innovations?Steel and reinforced concrete enabled modern skyscrapers and large-scale infrastructure
3. Why do we need construction?Construction gives us homes, schools, hospitals, and roads that help people live, learn, and stay healthy. It also creates jobs and helps economies grow.
4. How do builders make tall buildings?Builders use big machines like tower cranes that can lift heavy parts, and they use strong steel and concrete to make the building safe and tall.

Building Information Modeling (BIM): A digital process for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its lifecycle.
Prefabrication: The manufacturing of building components off-site in a factory for assembly at the construction location.
Resilient Infrastructure: Built systems designed to withstand and recover from disruptions like natural disasters and climate change impacts.