Material
Functions
Bridges
Natural/Man-made
Stability
100
Name two materials you could use to build a small bridge across a river.
Stone, wood, concrete, steel
100
What is the function of a chair?
To hold someone while they are sitting.
100
Can you name three different types of bridges?
Truss, Beam, Suspension
100
True or False: A Beehive is a natural structure?
False - it is animal made
100
What design strategy is used to make this roller coaster strong and stable?
The use of triangles.
200
Name five objects made out of wood.
Answers will vary
200
What is the function of a car?
To transport (move) people and things from one place to another.
200
What type of bridge is this?
A truss bridge.
200
What is the tallest man-made free standing tower in Canada?
The CN Tower
200
What does a house have to make it more stable?
A foundation.
300
Name 4 different materials which are used to build a house.
Wood, bricks, steel, plastic, cement, sand, glass, etc.
300
What is the function of a window?
To let someone see outside and to let air in.
300
What bridge is made from columns and cables?
A suspension bridge.
300
Name a man made structure that has the function of transportation.
car, truck, boat, train, airplane, ATV, scooter, etc.
300
Give an example of something that is made stronger by layering.
A skateboard.
400
Name a flexible material.
cloth, rubber, thin plastic
400
What is the function of a house?
To provide shelter.
400
Name a material that a bridge can be made out of.
Wood, stone, cement, steel
400
What type of structure is this?
An animal made structure.
400
What makes this tent more stable?
Anchoring
500
How can you make the material paper stronger?
layer it / fold it
500
What does the word function mean?
Function means the purpose for something. What the object is meant to do.
500
Name this type of bridge.
An arch bridge
500
What type of structure is this?
s?
A natural structure.
500
Why is a pyramid stable?
It has a wide base.