Roof Pitches & Exterior Elevations Phenomena-Based Lesson: 1992 Hurricane Andrew Gable-End Roof Blow-Off vs. Hip Roof Aerodynamics Presentation | Architectural CAD | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Architectural CAD (grades 9–12) chapter Roof Pitches & Exterior Elevations, built around the phenomenon 1992 Hurricane Andrew Gable-End Roof Blow-Off vs. Hip Roof Aerodynamics. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Roof Pitches & Exterior Elevations Phenomena-Based Lesson: 1992 Hurricane Andrew Gable-End Roof Blow-Off vs. Hip Roof Aerodynamics Teacher Discussion Guide; Roof Pitches & Exterior Elevations Phenomena-Based Lesson: 1992 Hurricane Andrew Gable-End Roof Blow-Off vs. Hip Roof Aerodynamics Student Response Sheet.

Sections: Phenomena Discussion Guide; Dimension / Standard; Performance Expectation & Practices Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity & Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Teacher Script (read Aloud To Introduce Phenomenon):. Sample item: “• Tier 1 Observation: Why does oncoming hurricane wind flow smoothly over a four-sided sloped hip roof while generating violent vortex suction and wall buckling on a vertical gable-end roof?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 23 slides).

Standards: Aligned to ITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy for Architectural CAD, with embedded engineering design practices and career-readiness skills.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Architectural CAD, grades 9–12.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.