Lewis, A.M. (2014). Women of steel and stone. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated. ISBN: 978-1-61374-508-3.
Genre: Non-fiction
Grade Level: 6-8
Summary: This book summarizes the influence of twenty-two women on the areas of engineering, landscape design, and architecture. While providing a brief biography of each woman, the book focuses on detailing their contribution to their field, and highlights their significance. Covering an expanse of time from the 1880s to today, this book successfully inspires a young generation that is interested in the process of creating and making.
Activity: Have students select one women in this book and create a three-dimensional project based off of one of their famous works. For example, a student who chooses Emily Warren Roebling can design a three-dimensional model of the Brooklyn Bridge. Students can work on this project in class or it can be a take-home project.
Inspired by Polly Williams' 5th Grade Class at Highland Elementary School in Sanford, NC.
Genre: Non-fiction
Grade Level: 6-8
Summary: This book summarizes the influence of twenty-two women on the areas of engineering, landscape design, and architecture. While providing a brief biography of each woman, the book focuses on detailing their contribution to their field, and highlights their significance. Covering an expanse of time from the 1880s to today, this book successfully inspires a young generation that is interested in the process of creating and making.
Activity: Have students select one women in this book and create a three-dimensional project based off of one of their famous works. For example, a student who chooses Emily Warren Roebling can design a three-dimensional model of the Brooklyn Bridge. Students can work on this project in class or it can be a take-home project.
Inspired by Polly Williams' 5th Grade Class at Highland Elementary School in Sanford, NC.