SCIENCE- Building and Materials

vocabulary: building, structure, materials, properties, stable, stability, frame, design, function.

What's it made of?   - materials
What holds it together? -fasteners 
What are some properties of building materials?
How can we test materials? (strength, flexibility, endurance, stability)
What materials are used for different structures and why?
What structures are useful to mankind? Why?
What function do common structures have?
What designs are used for many common structures?
Which shapes are good for stable & strong building?
Why do builders use frames and foundations?
What are some common types of bridges? Why are there different types of bridges? What are some of the parts of a bridge? How are tension and compression forces used for constructing bridges?