BUILDING BY DESIGN

ENGINEERING AT&T STADIUM

Take a StandMany stadiums have roofs that are closed all the

time, and many have roofs that are open all the

time. Some, such as AT&T Stadium, have roofs that

can open and close. Would you prefer to watch

sporting events in an open or closed stadium?

What would be the benefits and downsides of

each? Write a short essay in support of your

preference.

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Why Do I Care?How does AT&T Stadium benefit Dallas Cowboys

fans living in north Texas? How does an important

building in your city or town improve your life?

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ENGINEERING AT&T STADIUM

Another ViewAsk a librarian or other adult to help you find

another source about AT&T Stadium. Write a short

essay comparing and contrasting the new source’s

point of view with that of this book’s author. What

is the point of view of each author? How are they

similar, and why? How are they different, and why?

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You Are ThereThis book is about the engineering and

construction of AT&T Stadium. Imagine that you

are a construction worker helping to build the

stadium. What is it like to work on this enormous

project? Write a letter to your friends telling them

about your experience working on the stadium. Be

sure to add details.

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