Local wonders paper

Local wonders paper -Your paper should include the following information … Engineering focus

When was the structure built? How long did construction take?
Who built it? How many people were needed?
What is it made of? Why did the builders choose that material?
Why is it shaped the way it is?
What holds it up? What keeps it from falling down?
How was it built? Were there any problems during
construction? How were they solved?

Social/environmental impact focus:

Why was the structure built? How did the builders decide where to build it?
How much did it cost to build? Where did the money come from?
How is the structure important to the community?
What did the area look like before it was built?
How did it change the area around it? Has it had any unexpected effects on the community?

Other ways to learn about your structure might include:

Touring the structure (Be sure to take some photos or make some drawings to submit)
Researching the structure at a library, historical society, or newspaper
Interviewing engineers, architects, or contractors who worked on the structure
Visiting the municipal planning office, engineer, building inspector, or public works department
Interviewing long-time community residents about their memories of the structure
Surveying community members about their current opinions on the structure

Suggested Topics for Local Wonders - Arizona

Dams
Glen Canyon Dam

Stadiums
AZ cardinals stadium
Bank One ball park
America West Arena

Bridges
Web site to help you - http://www.dot.state.az.us/roads/bridge/index.htm
Apache Bridge over the salt river near Globe
Bridges on route 60 in canyon near Superior
Roosevelt Bridge
Navajo Bridge
Mill Avenue Bridge
Slide Rock Bridge

Skyscrapers
Web site to help you -http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/wm/ci/101034/bu/sk/li/2-2-1/
Dial corporation tower
2800 North central
Phoenix Municipal Court

Domes
Dome on the capital building
NAU dome on athletic building

Canals
Central arizona project - http://www.cap-az.com/
Salt river project - http://jeff.scott.tripod.com/project.html
Hohokam canals - http://www.srpnet.com/water/canals/history.asp