Materials
Which is stronger?
Natural Structures
Purposes of Structures
Mystery Questions
100

Name 2 strong materials

Wood, bricks, cement, metal

100

A tent or a cabin

A cabin


100

What natural structure do beavers build?

A dam

100

What is the purpose of a house?

The purpose is it is somewhere to live and to keep your belongings safe.

100

What is the purpose of a bridge?

For people/cars to cross over to get to the other side

200
What are two materials you may use to build a bridge

Wood, metal, bricks, wires

200

A helmet or a sock

Helmet

200

What natural structures do birds build?

A nest

200

What is the purpose of a school?

The purpose of a school is to have a place for kids to learn
200

What is a famous structure that we have in Canada?

The CN tower

300

Give 2 examples of human built materials

plastic, paper, glass, bricks, rubber

300

A bridge with rotten wood or a bridge made from bricks

Bridge made from bricks

300

What does a natural structure mean?

It is a structure that is built by animals

300

What is the purpose of a bee hive?

It is a place for bees to live and make honey

300

What is compression?

A force where something is squished down or pressed together.
400

Name 2 flexible materials

Paper, fabric, rubber

400

A plastic water bottle or a plastic helmet

A plastic helmet

400
What structure does a spider built?

Spider webs 

400

What is the purpose of the CN Tower?

It is a place to visit, it has a restaurant, and has a great view of Toronto

400

Is our skeleton a natural or built structure?

Natural

500

Give 2 examples of natural materials

Wood, sand, grass, straw

500

Which is stronger a triangle or a square?

Triangle

500

Give 3 examples of natural structures

Bee hive, dam, spider web, tree, bird nest

500

What is the purpose of a fence?

To keep you safe, and to prevent your dog from running away or someone from entering your yard

500

What is tension?

A force where something is pulled apart or stretched.