Willis Tower

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

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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. How tall is Willis Tower?1,451 feet (442.3 meters)
2. How high is Willis Tower?1,353 feet (412.4 meters)
3. What is the location?The Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States
4. What is the year of completion?1973
5. Why is Willis Tower special?It uses a unique bundled tube design that makes it strong and able to reach great heights. The building also has a famous Skydeck with glass ledges that let people see the city from 1,353 feet up.
6. How can I see the city from Willis Tower?The Skydeck on the 103rd floor lets visitors look out over Chicago and even see up to 50 miles away on clear days. The glass ledges, called The Ledge, extend 4.3 feet from the building for a thrilling view.

Bundled Tube System: A structural design where multiple vertical tubes are grouped together to support a tall building.
Facade: The exterior face or side of a building.
Urban Development: The process of improving and expanding cities and their infrastructure.