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Students should be able to identify different attributes of the shapes, such as the number and length of sides, perhaps starting to notice differences in angles. They should also be able to create a variety of composite shapes and identify what shapes were used to create them.
- Head Off On a Shape Hunt. A great way to kick start learning about shapes (whether it be at school or home) is with a ‘shape hunt’ – exploring and identifying shapes in our environment and everyday life.
- Popstick Play. Popsticks and matchsticks are such versatile learning materials. They make a great resource for creating 2D shapes.
- Self Correcting Popstick Puzzle. Take the above activity one step further and make a self correcting puzzle by using the one colour for each shape, writing the name of the shape on each popstick and including the number of sides/corners.
- Pipe Cleaner Creations. Pipe cleaners provide a great workout for finger muscles. They can be bent and twisted to create a variety of 2D shapes. As a variation, make the shapes larger by using one pipe cleaner for each side of the shape.
Each material used in a structure has specific characteristics and properties. Engineers will look for materials with certain properties to ensure their structure meets the requirements of its purpose. Structural strength is one of the most important properties to consider. The strength of a material
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For young children to observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.
What shapes do you see in the world around you? Look carefully – they are hidden everywhere! (This makes a nice “sight” component for a larger project on the five senses. See also the Color Walks science fair project.)
Nice days for walksSimple, inexpensive digital camera (one that young children can use)Computer printer (or a print shop)Poster board or 8.5x11 card stock and string or staplerChoose a “shape of the day.”Go for a walk in your neighborhood looking for that shape.Whenever you find an example of the shape, take a photograph of it.Later, print out photos of your best examples.Below is a list of the 1190 science fair project ideas on our site. To help you find a topic that can hold your interest, Science Buddies has also developed the Topic Selection Wizard . It will help you focus on an area of science that's best for you without having to read through every project one by one!
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Nov 17, 2022 · Image - Text Version. When a downward load is applied to the top of a square (or other flat-topped shape), the sides of the square experience compression and the base of the square experiences tension. In this case, the downward force is not split between the vertical sides. All of the force is experienced by sides.
