Thinking in Structure and Function

Level 3

Material Properties


 

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Structures can be designed to serve particular functions by taking into account properties of different materials, and how materials can be shaped and used.

TERMS:

  • Structure - parts in a material object

  • Function - an activity or purpose for a thing

  • Properties - any traits of an object that can be measured

  • Material - the matter of which a thing is or can be made

  • Shape - external form of an object

  • Purpose - the reason for which something is done or created

STANDARDS

MS-PS4-3 / MS-PS4-2 / MS-PS1-3