WorksheetsStrong and Stable Structures Grade 3
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the purpose of a structure?
to look nice
to be tall
to hold a load
to give shelter
What is the load in this picture?
the grass
the kid
the chair
the drink
What is the load in this picture?
the cats
the cat tree
the ladder
the scratching post
What type of creature built this structure?
otter
blue heron
turtle
beaver
What type of creature built this structure?
bird
raccoon
wasp
termite
What is stability for a structure?
its ability to be balanced and stay in one spot
its ability to stand tall
its ability to absorb wind and reflect rain
its ability to resist paint fading
If force is applied to the side of a block tower, what will likely happen?
it will get taller
it will become wider
it will fall over
it will be stronger
What is the purpose of struts and ties?
to build more detail on the building
to add shelter to a building
to act as a pulley system
to spread out the weight of a load
What materials would be the strongest for creating a structure?
paper, cardboard, glue
brick, cement, lumber
plastic, fabric, plasticine
sand, cork, wax
What part of a structure needs to bear the most weight?
the top
the middle
the base
the sides
What is compression?
when a load carries a structure
adding more material to a structure
when a load lifts a structure
when a load presses on a structure
What is tension on a structure?
when a load pulls on a structure
when a load pushes on a structure
when a load is too light for a structure
when a load bounces on a structure
Where is the tension on a swing structure?
the beams
the seat
the rope or chain
the bases
What is the load on this structure?
asphalt
feet
shoes
shoelaces
