Dream Room

Dream Room in Progress

Balsa Wood Building

Link to my Pinterest board for inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/ellbrokamp/skyscraper/

Pinterest Board for inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/ellbrokamp/pasta-bridge/

Q&A

1. What is the name of the statue on top of the Capitol building?

• Freedom

2. Who visits the Capitol building and what activities happen in the building?

• People from the US and around the world come here to tour, conference, and meet with members of Congress.

3. Why is one hall called Emancipation Hall?

• It honors the enslaved people who worked to build the Capitol.

4. Who is represented in the three statues and why?

• Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Sacagawea reflect the diversity of people in our country's history.

5. Who is the American artist who designed the Freedom Statue?

• Thomas Crawford

6. Tell me what you learned about the Freedom Statue? Is there any symbolism?

• I learned that the statue was actually built in Italy and had to be shipped to the US from there. Her name symbolizes the freedom we have in the US and the helmet with the eagle is the US national bird, a symbol of freedom and courage.

7. What is the crypt? What is it's purpose?

• It's a room with many arches and columns that hold up the ceiling and dome.

8. Did they have modern-day tools?

• No they had hand tools, no power tools.

9. What does the start on the floor represent?

• It marks the place where the four quadrants of the city come together.

10. How many statues are in the crypt? What do they resent?

• 13 for each of the people from the 13 original colonies.

11.Where is the rotunda? What is it and what do they do in it?

• It is the center of the Capital. It's used to share history, unveil new art, honor those who have shared significant contributions, and say goodbye to national leaders and citizens who have served our country. It was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War.

12. What is on the ceiling of the dome? What material is it made of/called?

• The "Apotheosis of Washington" is on the ceiling. It was painted on the ceiling over wet plaster

13. What is the square feet of the painting?

• 4, 664 square feet

14. Who is the artist?

• Constantino Brumidi

15. How far did he have to go to paint it?

• 180 feet up inside the dome

16. What figure is in the center and who are they surrounded by?

• George Washington surrounded by women, 13, representing the 13 original colonies

17. What are the six different themes around it?

• War, science, marine, commerce, mechanics, and agriculture all symbolized by Roman gods and goddesses.

18. What do most of the artworks in the capital reflect?

• The history of the country

19. What painting did John Trumble paint? Is it important?

• Presentation of the Declaration of Independence. It is very important because that is when the US gained its freedom.

20. What kind of stories do the works of art tell?

• Stories of peace, struggle, and stories of America

21. What is the name of the hall with all the statues?

• Statuary Hall

22. What do the plaques on the floor represent?

• The old desk locations of some of the people who were members of the house

23. Who decides what is placed in the hall and how many pieces can they send?

• State legislatures choose the statues. Each state can send 2 statues.

24. What was the room before it held all the statues?

• It was the House of Representative's chamber

25. What/Who did the state of Ohio send for the hall?

• Thomas Edison

26. What year did the statues start to arrive to the hall?

• 1870

27. What is the Capitol building the center of?

• American Government

28. What story's does it tell us?

• It tells us what it means to be a citizen of the United States

29. Write your thoughts about what you have learned about the U. S. Capitol Building and any of your thoughts on the events that happened in it last week it.

• I have learned from this video how many important people have worked to create this building and how many amazing people are honored in this building. It is difficult to see people today completely destroying something that honors so many people who did a lot of great things for our country. It's disrespectful that people decided to destroy such important parts in our history. It's crazy because I found myself not even very surprised that this happened because of all the unrest that has been occurring in our country lately.

Q&A

1. What three words would you use to best describe this Ted Talk?

• community, connectivity, creativity

2. What was your favorite moment in the Ted Talk?

• I thought it was really interesting hearing about the bridge they are building in Norway that seemingly floats and is built in very deep water. I've never thought about how the deepness of the water could effect the building of bridges. I also liked how he said "beauty enriches life."

3. What was your least favorite?

• I wish he would have talked about the reasons that some bridges collapse.

4. Write a one paragraph answer...REALLY THINK about this! What did you learn from watching this Ted Talk?

• I learned that bridges aren't just structures to help us cross obstacles, but a symbol of community. We all use bridges and we are connected in this way, similar to how a bridge connects 2 different points crossing an obstacle. I learned bridges can also be symbols of their location. I know whenever someone mentions the Golden Gate Bridge, I always think of San Francisco. This is a symbol of their city and represents its significance. Not only do designers have to think about how to design the bridge aesthetically and make it look beautiful, but also make sure that it is safe for the community.

5. How will this Ted Talk influence your Bridge design/making?

• He talks a lot about long span and lightweight and how it is vital to keeping the bridge stable, so I will keep this in mind when building my pasta bridge.

6. How would you rate this Ted Talk on a scale of 1-5?

• 4.5