These labs simplify the real-life conditions that affect structures (shapes), in order to illustrate key concepts. In the real world, many variables affect the strength and stability of any give shape ...

After doing the Shapes Lab, have kids do this hands-on activity to apply what they've learned about shapes. Demonstrate how to connect straws with paper clips. As groups finish building their shapes, ...

Students will be able to explain that the parts of an object can be rearranged to create a new object. Students will also get a sense of the number of different objects that can be created from a ...