skyscrapers

Before mid-1800's most building were made of......

• steel

• bricks

• wood

• stucco

Which two major American cities have many skyscrapers?One starts with a C and one with a N (spelling counts)

The frame used to carry the building's weight is the .....

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Beams that are vertical, or up and down are called _________

The weight of the building is the ______________________

• elevators

• gravity

• deadload

• structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Girders are beams that are sideways or ___________________

The elevator shaft and restrooms are the ___________ of the building.

• core

• foundation

• skin

• skeleton

The _____________is what covers the skeleton of the skyscraper.

Have you ever visited a skyscraper?

• yes

• no

Which skyscraper would you like to visit?

• Empire State Building - New York

• Willis Tower - Chicago

• Chrysler Building - New York

• Texas Commerce Tower - Houston