Lesson 13: The Atomium

Lesson Objectives:

• Explore the Atomium

Welcome to Lesson 13!

This week we will be going to Brussels, Belgium to visit the Atomium.

Activities for this week:

• What is the Atomium? Well, it is known as the Eiffel Tower of Brussels. The structure is 335 feet tall and is built in the shape of an atom of iron crystal.
  • Overview of the Atomium
  • Details of the Atomium
  • Interior photos (click the red arrow on the page to advance to the next photo)
    
• View this video for a closer look at the exterior of the Atomium::

  
  Video fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOTnx_x5cN0

• Answer the following questions and post your answers to the Discussion Board:
  • Why was the Atomium built?
  • How tall is the structure ?
  • What is the height of the longest escalator ?
  • How many feet does the elevator move per second?
  • When was the last renovation?
  • What is in the interior of the spheres?
  • What is in the interior of the tubes?
  
  

• View information about the Atomium.
• Post your answers to the Discussion Board.
  (25 points)

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