Science Structures

What is a structure?

• what allows a structure to take its shape and stay standing

• supporting framework that has a definite size, shape and purpose

• weight or source of pressure

• reason something is created or exists

Which one is a natural structure?

• Park Bench

• Castle

• Grand Canyon

• Bicycle

Which one is a man-made structure?

• mountain

• sea coral

• Grand Canyon

• suspension bridge

Identify what the purpose of a house is and brainstorm what load the house must hold.

Bird's nest

• natural structure

• Man-made structure

Skyscrapers

• natural structure

• Man-made structure

Bicycles

• Natural Structure

• Man-made structure

Shells

• Natural Structure

• Man-Made Structure

The _______________ is the reason for which something is created or exists.

The _________ is a weight or source of pressure.