OS5-2R Grade 5 Forces Acting on Structures

$8.50 ? What type of forces act on structures & mechanisms? ? Natural phenomena forces-tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis. ? Look at the force of a tornado-where does it come from ; what kind of damage can it do to both built structures ( houses, shopping malls etc) ; what is the impact on the natural environment-trees,animals,fish,birds. ? How can humans protect themselves from the force of a tornado? ? What is an earthquake: where does the force come from; how is damage from an earthquake different from a tornado. ? What is the impact of an earthquake on the natural environment: how do humans protect themselves from the forces of an earthquake? ? What different materials and construction techniques are used to build structures that may be subjected to forces from natural phenomena such as an earthquake? ? How are structures modified to help to allow them to stand up to forces from natural phenomena such as tornadoes & hurricanes? ? Building techniques used to ensure that the structures can withstand forces placed upon them: Example Force from the weight of snow on a roof. ? Understanding of the technological problem-solving skills needed to : 1. Design 2. Build 3. Test a frame structure OS5-2R Grade 5 Forces Acting on Structures quantity Add to cart SKU: OS5-2-E Category: ONTARIO CURRICULUM 2013 Related products OS4-2R Grade 4 Pulleys & Gears $8.50 Add to cart OS2-2R Grade 2 Movement Pullies $8.50 Add to cart OS6-3R GRADE 6 ELECTRICITY $12.50 Add to cart OS1-2R Grade 1 Materials, Objects & Everyday Structures $8.50 Add to...