Materials
What is one of the materials that could be used to build a house?
Wood, Glass, Metal, Concrete, Plastic
Is a mountain a natural or built structure?
natural
What is the name of the most famous structure in China?
The Great Wall of China
Building a wide base can help make your structure more _____ and ______
strong and stable
What is the function of a school?
To keep students safe and provide a place for them to learn
What is one of the materials that could be used to build a boat?
Wood, Steel, Plastic
What is the name of the ancient structures in Egypt that are famous for having a strong foundation and wide base?
Pyramids
What is the name of the famous structure made out of metal in Paris, France?
The Eiffel Tower
What is the name of the very bottom of a structure that is very important to keeping a structure stable?
The Foundation or the base
What is the function of a lighthouse?
To help guide boats safely by giving light during the night and on foggy days
What is one of the materials that can be used to create sidewalks?
Concrete, bricks
Name 3 natural structures
Beaver dams, ant hills, bird nests, wasp nests, bee hives, polar bear dens
What is the name of the famous structure that is tilting? (we watched a video on this!)
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Metal, Concrete, Wood
What is the function of a tree?
To provide oxygen, food, and shelter
What material would you choose if you had to make something waterproof?
Plastic or Glass
Is a suspension bridge made by nature or man made?
Man Made
What is material is used to make the Taj Mahal strong?
marble
If a structure needs extra support to be strong and stable engineers can add these supports to help make it stronger.
struts and ties
What is the function of the CN Tower?
It used to be for Radio signals, but now it is mostly a tourist attraction
Where would someone find natural materials?
in the ground or in trees
Who makes a termite mound?
nature
How can we tell a famous structure is strong and stable?
It stays for a very long time
What forces are acting on a structure that the engineers need to consider?
compression and tension
What is the purpose of your house?
to provide shelter