Design and Engineering · Engineering & Design
Designing Structures
Exploring how shapes and materials affect the strength and stability of a structure.
Key Questions
- 1Which shapes are the strongest for supporting weight?
- 2How can we make a tall tower stay upright in the wind?
- 3How do engineers decide which materials to use for a skyscraper?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - MaterialsNCCA: Primary - Energy and Forces
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Curious Investigators: Exploring Our World
Unit: Design and Engineering
Period: Engineering & Design
Suggested Methodologies
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