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Stable Structures

Stable Structures. What does the word ‘stable’ mean?. It means ‘when something is firmly fixed or not likely to change or move.’ This is a different meaning to the stable that a horse is kept in!. What does the word ‘structure’ mean?.

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Stable Structures

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  1. Stable Structures

  2. What does the word ‘stable’ mean? • It means ‘when something is firmly fixed or not likely to change or move.’ • This is a different meaning to the stable that a horse is kept in!

  3. What does the word ‘structure’ mean? • It means ‘something that has been made or built from parts, for example a large building, a bridge or a chair.’ What examples of stable structures can you think of?

  4. Stable Structures How are these products designed to be strong and stable?

  5. Photograph Frames • Look at the examples of photo frames and discuss how the frames are able to stand up.

  6. Photograph Frames • Now look at one frame and answer these questions as a class: • 1) How does the photo frame look? • 2) How easy is it to put a photo in? • 3) How well does it display the photo? • 4) Who would use this frame? • 5) What kind of photo would you put in it? • 6) Where would it stand?

  7. Photograph Frames • What are all of the different parts of the photo frame called and what do they do?

  8. Photograph Frames • Now it’s your turn to investigate more photo frames. • On your table complete the table showing how practical your frame is and what it could be used for. • Then, draw a diagram of your frame from 3 different views: from the top, side and in front. • Finally, label your diagram showing what each part is called and what it is for.

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