Science: Structures

Wherever we go, we see structures. People have built some of them. Animals are good designers and builders too.
A structure is something that has been built and has a purpose, or job. Look at the structures in the picture.

• Who built them?


• What jobs do they do?


• How have materials been joined together to make them?

In this unit you will design and build structures. Tools make it easier to build things. So you will learn how to choose tools and use them safely. Like a scientist, you will also test the building materials you use and your structures themselves. There will also be an activity that will link the Early Settlers of Upper Canada unit and structures. You will be create a free standing structure and demonstrate stability and strength of different materials.

For some fun activities about strucutres click here!