Structures and Materials

A structure is..

(Choose the best answer.)

• something that has a shape

• something that humans make

• something with a shape and can carry a load

• something with a certain shape, size, purpose and can hold a load

Which structure is man-made?

• spider web

• chair

• beehive

• beaver dam

Which is an example of a natural structure?

• apartment building

• table

• bird's nest

• The Great Wall of China

Explain what a natural structure is.

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Explain what a man-made structure is.

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What is the strongest shape?

• rectangle

• square

• triangle

• parallelogram

Which one is an example of a shell structure?

• igloo

• chair

• beaver dam

• bridge

Which one is an example of a solid structure?

• a tower

• an egg

• a bicycle

• an igloo

Which one is an example of a frame structure?

• sand castle

• basketball

• bicycle

• an egg

Explain WHY a backpack would be made from fabric.

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