Types of Materials
I am waterproof and I am inexpensive.
What is plastic?
I am used to span over a gap.
What is a bridge?
I am the strongest type of pillar.
What is cylinder or circular?
If you were going to build a house and you would want to build the frame out of this material.
What is wood?
I am used to cut paper.
What are scissors?
I am see through and very fragile.
What is glass?
I am used to hold things like water or a milk?
What is a container?
People add me to squares to make them a stronger shape.
What are triangles?
This material is used to build things that need to be stretched.
You use me to measure lengths.
What is a ruler or measuring tape?
I am flexible and can support large masses.
What is metal or steel?
I can reach very high into the sky. People live or work in me. I am made out of metal.
What is a skyscraper?
You used me to join together supports. I also taste good.
What are marshmallows?
If I were going to build a fireproof pizza oven I would make it out of this heavy material.
What is stone?
I can chew through wood with my teeth.
What is a saw?
I am light, strong and readily available.
What is wood?
I am usually made out of wood and am 1 or 2 stories high.
What is a house?
I am another name for a triangle. I am used a lot in bridges.
What is a truss?
Skyscrapers use this material because it is good in the wind.
What is metal or steel?
I put holes into materials that are harder than paper.
What is a drill?
I am very heavy and fireproof. I am not flexible.
What is stone?
I am used to support people. I usually have 4 legs.
What is a chair?
On Bill Nye this food supported a lot of mass because of its shape.
What is an egg?
Shingles on your roof are made out of this flexible waterproof material.
What is rubber?
I am used to fasten together wood, paper or cardboard.
What is glue?