Y4 Strengthening Structures

What is your class?

• Alder

• Rowan

• Beech

How do you know this is a pavillion?

• It is an open structure that provides shelter

• It has a roof

• It has lots of pillars

• It has a triangle roof

What shape is often seen in structures to support stability?

• Rectangle
• Triangle
• Circle
• Square

Why is this an effective pavilion? Think about strength and stability and how you know.

• The pavilion is effective due to its strong columns for support and durable materials

• The design is purely aesthetic with no consideration for stability.
• It has a flat roof that lacks any support structure.
• The pavilion is made of lightweight materials that easily bend.

Why is hot glue an effective joining method? Tick two.

• It is long-lasting

• It is sticky

• It is efficient and quick to apply

• It is hot

What has been done to make this structure more stable?

• They have used strong cardboard

• The have used a shape with a flat base

• The corners have been reinforced with triangles

• It is a 3D shape which can stand up