Gr 3: Strong & Stable Structures Quiz

What is a structure?

• A supporting framework that is man made, tall and provides shelter.

• A supporting framework that has a shape, size and purpose.

A structure must be built to ...

• resist forces.

• provide shelter.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

This structure is ...

• man made

• natural

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

This structure is ...

• man made

• natural

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

This structure is ...

• man made

• natural

This structure is ...

• man made

• natural

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Structures need to be built so they are ...

• beautiful

• able to resist forces

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is stability?

• The ability to maintain balance and position.

• The ability to hold a load.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What is strength?

• The ability to maintain balance and position.

• The ability to hold a load.

To increase stability of a structure you can ...

• increase the base.

• increase the thickness of the materials used to build it.