Stonemasonry

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/stonemasonry

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 stonemasonry and why do people use stone to build?Stonemasonry is the craft of cutting, shaping, and putting together stone to make buildings, statues, and roads. Stone is very strong, lasts a long time, and looks natural.
2. How did ancient builders move huge stone blocks without machines?They used simple tools, ropes, and teamwork to lift and roll big stones. The stones were also carved to fit together perfectly.

Cyclopean Masonry: A type of stonework characterized by the use of massive, irregular blocks fitted together without mortar.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions: The release of CO2 gas into the atmosphere, a major contributor to climate change, associated with industrial processes.
Sustainable Materials: Resources used in construction that have a minimal negative impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle.