pir live event resource document 2019-01-30 tangorra will showcase some of the tallest, longest,...
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Date: Wednesday, January 30th
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am EST
Intended Audience: Grades 1-5
Free Registration: http://bit.ly/2019Jan30
Webinar Description: From the Burj Khalifa, to the CN tower, to the Golden Gate Bridge our world is full of engineering marvels that demonstrate modern society's ability to achieve unachievable feats, reach unreachable heights, and scorn the notion "it can't be done." This week on PIR Live event Francesco Tangorra, professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Algonquin College, joins us. Francesco will showcase some of the tallest, longest, biggest, and oldest structures in the World and Canada. We will discuss how anyone can learn about structures and the forces they support, including Francesco's professional and academic background that led him to where he is today. Curriculum Links: Science and Technology
• Assess the importance of form, function, strength, and stability in structures through time • Investigate strong and stable structures to determine how their design and materials enable them to
perform their load-bearing function • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of structure, strength, and stability and the factors that
affect them • Investigate forces that act on and within structures and mechanisms, and describe the effects of these
forces on structures and mechanisms Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
• Identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields
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Additional Resources
• CN Tower’s original purpose: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/cn-tower-beginnings-1.4249393 • How did Egyptians build the Pyramids? : https://www.history.com/news/ancient-egypt-pyramid-ramp-
discovery • Faculty listing for Mr. Francesco Tangorra: https://www.algonquincollege.com/experts/franceso-tangorra-b-
asc-m-asc/ Pre-Webinar Questions/Brainstorming: 1. List a few of your favourite structures within your community (Hockey Area, Community Center, Bridge or
Highway) what is it about these structures that impresses you most?
2. Engineers working today have the assistance of modern construction equipment and vehicles. How do you think engineers of ancient times were able to build large and impressive structures such as the Pyramids of Giza or the Great Wall of China?
Post-Webinar Questions 3. What is the difference between a structure and building?
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4. What is the oldest building in Canada? Is there any debate among experts regarding this issue?
5. Is the Great Wall of China visible from space? 6. What did you learn about Mr. Tangorra’s profession and/or career path? 7. Do any aspects of Mr. Tangorra’s career path or area of research interest you? Why or why not?