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Gr. 7 Structures & Forces- Section 1.0

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Question 1

1.

What are the three structural forms that we talked about in class? (pg. 265)

Question 2

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Choose a structure in your classroom or in your community.
a) Identify its basic structural form, and then describe its function.

b) What special features of the structure allow it to be used the way it is? Are there any features you would change if you were redesigning this structure?

c) Given the materials and design characteristics of the structure, briefly describe how long you think the structure will last.

Question 3

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Name three examples of human-made structures that are copies of natural structures in design and function.

Question 4

4.

In design terms, is it fair to say that an umbrella is stronger than a mushroom, or that a jet is more efficient at movement than a hummingbird? Why or why not?

Question 5

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How could you apply what you have learned about structural form and function in solving a technological problem such as how to build a summer outdoor shelter for your pet?