Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beatty

Iggy Peck, Architect

Title: Iggy Peck, Architect

Author: Andrea Beaty

Illustrator: David Roberts

Lexile: AD (Adult Directed) 750L

Summary/Learning Activity:

In this fun book, young Iggy Peck loves to build. From diaper towers to mini churches made of fruit, Iggy has been tinkering since he was born. When he gets to second grade, however, his  architecture-hating teacher, Miss Greer, forbids him from building anything in class. When the class gets stranded during a fieldtrip, Iggy builds a bridge to get him and his peers to safety, winning Miss Greer over and saving the day! For this learning activity, I want to use the book’s focus on architecture to have students work on their engineering skills. They will be making towers out of marshmallows and toothpicks, aiming to make the largest standing tower in 15 minutes.

Standards:

K-2-ETS1-2 Engineering Design Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

CCSS ELA: • 2 SL.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

 Goal: Students will be able to relate references to engineering and architecture from the text to a hands-on project to create the highest tower.  

Objective: Students will be able to use the designated materials to create a standing structure within the allotted time.

Outcome: Students will understand how to build a structure with materials that can be made stronger through careful planning and construction.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bXmt_rxQJlKfz5Lfgc1UiYyFJZWD6JYnL8_9aNm-UJY/edit?usp=sharing

Beaty, A., & Roberts, D. (2015). Iggy Peck, Architect.