Assignment 3

What is one main benefit of 3D printed houses?

• They take a very long time to build

• They use a lot of materials.

• They can be built quickly.

• They don’t use any technology.

Why do some people think 3D printed houses might not be strong enough?

• • They are made of plastic.

• • They use new building methods people are still testing.

• • They are very expensive to build.

• They are built using only bricks

What does it mean to have an “opinion” on something?

• • To state a fact.

• • To share how you feel or think about it.

• • To ask a question.

• To stay silent.

What is a fact about 3D printing?

• • It can create homes and other objects.

• • It is always very cheap.

• • Only computers can live in 3D printed houses.

• • It’s only used in hospitals.

Which of these materials can 3D printers use for building houses?

• • Sand, concrete, and plastic.

• • Only wood.

• • Only glass.

• • Only metal.

Why is it helpful to know both positive and negative opinions on 3D printed houses?

• • To learn both sides and make a fair judgment.

• • To only pick the negative side.

• • So you know what everyone else thinks.

• • To learn how to build a house.

3D printing in construction mainly involves using:

• • Printers like we use for paper.

• • Special machines that lay down layers of material.

• • Painters and artists.

• • Large blocks of wood.

If you think 3D printed houses are a good idea, which of these might you say?

• • "They are very expensive and take forever to build."

• • "They might help us create houses quickly and solve some problems."

• • "They don’t have any benefits."

• • "I don’t know what 3D printing is."

Which of these best describes a 3D printed house?

• • A house made from wood only.

• • A house built layer by layer using special machines.

• • A house that cannot have windows or doors.

• • A house only found underwater.

Which of the following is NOT true about 3D printed houses?

• • They can be built in a short time.

• • They may be less expensive than traditional houses.

• • They require large teams to build.

• • They can be designed using a computer.