All About Structures
Natural vs. Built Structures
Is it stable? How do you know?
What is the function?
100
In order for something to be considered a structure, what does it have to support?
A load
100
What is the difference between a natural structure and a human built structure?
A natural structure is something already in nature (like a cave) or built by animals from items in nature (like a bird's nest).
A human built structure is something made by humans from natural and human made materials.
100
YES!
100
It is used to go up and down.
It is used for fun.
200
Fill in the missing words.
Form is the s____, s____, and m_____ of a structure.
Form is the shape, size, and materials of a structure.
200
Is it a natural structure or human built structure?
Natural structure
200
NO!
200
To get cars to travel over the water from one side to the other.
300
Fill in the missing words.
Function is the structures p_____ or ability to do something.
Function is the structures purpose or ability to do something.
300
Is it a natural structure or human built structure?
Natural structure
300
NO!
300
Move heavy materials from one spot to another.
400
Name at least 3 strong materials a structure can be made of
400
Is it a natural structure or human built structure?
Human built structure
400
YES!
400
To store items.
To transport items.
500
Is this a structure? How do you know?
No it is not, because slime cannot support a load, it would sink in.
500
Is it a natural structure or human built structure?
Natural structure
500
NO!
500
For a person to sit in comfortably.