Summary
Shrunk and trapped, the class must build their way out using what they know about structures. They test which shapes make the strongest, sturdiest designs.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Shrunk and trapped, the class must build their way out using what they know about structures.
- Why is a triangle a strong shape for building?
- What makes one tower stand while another falls?
- How do builders keep a bridge from sagging?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: structure, support, triangle.
Try it: Build a paper tower and explain one shape that made it stronger.