Structures and Materials

What is a structure?

• A structure is something that holds a load.

• A structure is something with a certain size, shape, purpose, and can hold a load.

• A structure is something animals make.

• A structure shows the ability to stay balanced and fixed in one spot.

Click the 3 choices that are natural structures.

• bird nest

• suspension bridge

• spider web

• cave

• treehouse

Click on the 3 choices that are build structures.

• house

• bird nest

• suspension bridge

• beaver hut

• treehouse

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Why are structures important to humans?

• Structures are important because they are pretty to look at.

• Structures are important because architects make them.

• Structures are important because they have a purpose or a reason that helps humans.

Strength is.....

• the ability to support a load.

• the ability to balance and stay fixed in one spot.

Stability is.....

• the ability to support a load.

• is the ability to balance and stay fixed in one spot.

A person that designs a structure is called an:

• Artist

• Author

• Architect

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A person that builds a structure is called a:

• Bulldozer

• Construction Worker

• Crane

A beaver dam is an example of a _____________________ structure.

• Built

• Natural

• Space

An igloo is an example of a _______________ structure.

• Built

• Natural

• Space