Build It!
What shape is one of the strongest for building bridges?
Triangle
What do artists use to mix colors?
Paintbrushes or a palette
What does the "S" in STEAM stand for?
Science
What tool is used to measure length?
Tape measure or ruler
I have four equal sides and four corners. What shape am I?
Square
Name one material you can build with besides wood.
LEGO bricks, cardboard, blocks, plastic, metal, etc.
If you mix blue and yellow, what color do you get?
Green
What does an engineer do?
Designs and builds solutions to problems.
What tool tightens a screw?
Screwdriver
Finish the pattern:
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True or False:
Engineers test their ideas before saying they are finished.
True
Name something you can recycle into art.
Boxes, bottles, paper rolls, bottle caps, etc.
Which is heavier:
1 pound of feathers or 1 pound of bricks?
They weigh the same
True or False:
Safety goggles protect your eyes.
True
What comes first when solving a problem?
Identify the problem.
What should you make first before building a big project?
A plan, sketch, or blueprint
What is imagination?
Using your mind to create new ideas.
What force pulls everything toward the ground?
Gravity
Name one safety rule when building.
Walk with tools, wear goggles, clean up supplies, listen to directions, etc.
What does "prototype" mean?
The first model or test version of an invention.
Why do builders measure carefully?
To make sure everything fits correctly.
True or False:
There is only one correct way to make art.
False
Why do some towers fall over?
Weak base, too tall, uneven weight, or poor balance.
Why is teamwork important during building projects?
People can share ideas, solve problems, and help each other.
You build a bridge, but it breaks. What should you do?
Test it, improve it, and try again.