Strong and Stable Structures - Grade 3

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.

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True or False?

A person that designs a structure is called an architect.

• True

• False

Which one is a built structure?

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_____ means using a triangle shape to make a structure stronger and more stable.

What materials do you think were used to make the CN Tower?

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What materials might a pencil be made out of?

• brick, straw, metal, paper

• wood, rubber, metal, graphite

• plastic, water, sand, paper

True or False?

There are structures everywhere in nature. Trees and flowers are structures.

• True

• False

Draw the structure that is built by a BIRD.

What structures do you see in your community?

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Structures are built so that they are.....

• able to resist forces

• beautiful

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