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Contact „Eiffel, higher and higher“
If the entire metal structure of the Eiffel Tower were melted and shaped into a rectangular prism with the same base area as the tower’s foundation (125×125 meters), how tall would that prism be? This and many other questions related to the construction of the Eiffel Tower are answered by an educational program, created based on the exhibition “Eiffel, Higher and Higher,” which was developed by Gustave Eiffel’s great-great-grandson.
We will gain an overview of Gustave Eiffel’s life and work, as well as his role in the development of architecture, radio communication, aviation and meteorology.
We will answer questions like: why was the Eiffel Tower built, what made it exceptional and unique, what innovations did G. Eiffel use during its construction, what is his connection to Estonia, what other buildings and structures did he design besides the Eiffel Tower and how did the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century impact countries and people? Why have people, in all eras, had the desire to build ever-taller structures? What are the tallest buildings in the world today, 135 years after the opening of the Eiffel Tower?
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss these questions in teams and build one long bridge, one wind-resistant pylon and one tall tower using LEGO bricks.
At the end of the program teams will have the chance to visit the viewing platform and open balcony of the TV Tower.
AGE GROUP
Adapted to different age levels: 1st to 4th grade; 5th to 9th grade
DURATION
1,5 hours
GROUP SIZE
30 students
RELATED SUBJECTS
History, physics
PRICE
9 €/student
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DISCOUNTS
For every 10 students, 1 teacher can participate in the program for free.
It is recommended to use this program when the class has covered topics such as the Industrial Revolution, World Expos, wind resistance and 19th-century architectural development.
