Materials
Readings
Famous Structures
Strong and Stable Structures
Purpose/Function of Structures
100

What is one of the materials that could be used to build a house?

Wood, Glass, Metal, Concrete, Plastic 

100

Is a mountain a natural or built structure?

natural

100

What is the name of the most famous structure in China?

The Great Wall of China

100

Building a wide base can help make your structure more _____ and ______

strong and stable

100

What is the function of a school?

To keep students safe and provide a place for them to learn 

200

What is one of the materials that could be used to build a boat?

Wood, Steel, Plastic

200

What is the name of the ancient structures in Egypt that are famous for having a strong foundation and wide base?

Pyramids

200

What is the name of the famous structure made out of metal in Paris, France?

The Eiffel Tower

200

What is the name of the very bottom of a structure that is very important to keeping a structure stable?

The Foundation 

200

What is the function of a lighthouse?

To help guide boats safely by giving light during the night and on foggy days

300

What is one of the materials that can be used to create sidewalks?

Concrete, bricks

300

Name 3 natural structures

Beaver dams, ant hills, bird nests, wasp nests, bee hives, polar bear dens

300

What is the name of the famous structure that is tilting? (we watched a video on this!)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa 

300
When building a skyscraper (like the CN Tower), which materials would be the strongest?

Metal, Concrete, Wood 

300

What is the function of a tree?

To provide oxygen, food, and shelter

400

What material would you choose if you had to make something waterproof?

Plastic or Glass 

400

What is the shape of a soldier crabs home?

A Dome

400

What is the name of the tallest structure in the world?

The Burj Khalifa 

400

If a structure needs extra support to be strong and stable engineers can add these supports to help make it stronger.

Beams / columns / pillars 

400

What is the function of the CN Tower?

It used to be for Radio signals, but now it is mostly a tourist attraction