Innovating with Form and Function
Lessons
Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.
Why is a Triangle a Strong Shape?
Backgrounders
Triangles are very strong shapes which makes them important when building strong and stable structures
Build a Paper Bridge
Hands-on Activities
Build and test a bridge made out of nothing but paper!
Serina Hall
Career Profiles
Mechanical Designer
Denika Mitchelmore
Assistant Crane Operator
Simple Machines - Levers
Backgrounders
The lever is a type of simple machine. Learn about the different classes of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage.
Jasraj Chahal
Career Profiles
Control System Engineer
Trevor Roote
Career Profiles
Mechanical Maintainer
What do magnets do?
Hands-on Activities
Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.
Strong Shapes: Cylinders
Lessons
Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing and predicting skills as they explore the strength of cylinders made with different materials.
Structures: Bridges And Gates
Picture Collections
5 images of some mass and frame structures from around the world such as the L’Arc de Triomphe gate and the Brooklyn Bridge
Structures: Historical
Picture Collections
11 images of structures with historical significance from different civilizations such as pyramids, statues on Easter Island and Stonehenge
Structures: In Canada
Picture Collections
7 images of structures in Canada such as an Inukshuk, CN Tower and the Parliament Building including their locations
Structures: Statues And Towers
Picture Collections
8 images including the Statue of Liberty and various towers from around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, CN Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower
Simple Machines: Inclined Planes
Picture Collections
5 images of examples where inclined planes are used to help lift or move objects such as ramps for accessibility or entertainment