Design and Engineering · Engineering & Design

Designing Structures

Exploring how shapes and materials affect the strength and stability of a structure.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which shapes are the strongest for supporting weight?
  2. 2How can we make a tall tower stay upright in the wind?
  3. 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

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