Which type of pillar supports the most weight?

Adding weight to the bottom of a paper towel roll would allow it to hold flowers.

When building an object that is supposed to act as a container, like a cup holder, you shouldn't measure the item it is to hold first.

Objects that are used as containers can be both functional (have a purpose) and decorative (look good).

What does 'purpose' mean?

What does 'decorative' mean?

A gift box can only be a cube.

Which materials would construction workers use when building?

Towers are built so they are anchored to the ground or have a foundation.

What type of paper is best for making a gift box?

What is a good way to attach a cup holder to an unusual place?

How is a tail on an animal used to help make it stable?

What type of object would be the easiest to knock over?

What type of base will make the strudiest tower?

Which shape will create the most strength and stability when building an object?

It is important to make a detailed __________ before you build.

When building our vases we said that they needed to be __________ heavy in order to hold the flowers up.

Toothpicks are useful when making models of animals using plasticine because toothpicks can be used like __________.

If an animal is heavy it's legs should be __________ to support it and keep it stable.

Animals are steadier if their legs are placed __________.

Which type of arch will be able to support more weight?

Which type of curved arch would support more weight?

Where would you put pillars to give the most support?

What type of paper would be the strongest?

What is the best method to join straws together?

Who are the best students at Wes Hosford?