Oak Class - DT (Greenhouse) Big Fat Quiz of the Project

What is the main purpose of a greenhouse?

• to store tools

• to grow plants in a controlled environment

• keep animals warm

• to collect rainwater

Which material is most commonly used for the transparent parts of a greenhouse?

• wood

• brick

• glass or plastic

• metal

Why is it important to strengthen the frame of a greenhouse?

• To make it look nicer

• To help it hold more soil

• To stop it from collapsing in wind or rain

• To make it heavier

What is one way to strengthen a structure?

• Use only one material

• Add diagonal supports

• Paint it

• Make it smaller

Which of these is a joining technique used in building models?

• Painting

• Gluing

• Watering

• Measuring

What does it mean to evaluate your design?

• To throw it away

• To make it again

• To test and think about how well it works

• 
  To copy someone else's work
  

Which famous UK structure inspired greenhouse designs and is studied in this project?

• The Eden Project

• Stonehenge

• Big Ben

• The Shard

What is a prototype?

• A finished product

• A type of plant

• A first model used to test ideas

• A tool for measuring

Why is it useful to plan your design before building?

• To make it faster

• To avoid using glue

• So you can skip steps

• To make sure you have all the materials and a clear idea

What might you include in a greenhouse design to help plants grow?

• A chimney

• 
  Transparent walls for sunlight
  

• A water feature

• A television