Building Shape Models - 1st Grade Science
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What shape feature helps a ramp let objects slide down: slanted surface or vertical surface?
What shape feature helps a ramp let objects slide down: slanted surface or vertical surface?
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Slanted surface. Angled surfaces use gravity to create sliding motion.
Slanted surface. Angled surfaces use gravity to create sliding motion.
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Identify the best model material to show a wheel shape: clay circle or paper strip?
Identify the best model material to show a wheel shape: clay circle or paper strip?
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Clay circle. Clay can be shaped into circles to represent wheels.
Clay circle. Clay can be shaped into circles to represent wheels.
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Which label best shows how shape helps in a model: "sharp point" or "pretty color"?
Which label best shows how shape helps in a model: "sharp point" or "pretty color"?
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"sharp point". Functional labels explain how shape enables the object's purpose.
"sharp point". Functional labels explain how shape enables the object's purpose.
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What should you include on a model to show how shape helps: labels of parts or only decorations?
What should you include on a model to show how shape helps: labels of parts or only decorations?
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Labels of parts. Labels explain how each part's shape contributes to function.
Labels of parts. Labels explain how each part's shape contributes to function.
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Which change best improves a model of a scoop: make the edge sharper or paint it brighter?
Which change best improves a model of a scoop: make the edge sharper or paint it brighter?
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Make the edge sharper. Sharp edges improve scooping by cutting through materials.
Make the edge sharper. Sharp edges improve scooping by cutting through materials.
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What is one correct way to test if a shape model works as intended?
What is one correct way to test if a shape model works as intended?
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Try the model and see if it performs the job. Testing verifies that the model's shape enables its intended function.
Try the model and see if it performs the job. Testing verifies that the model's shape enables its intended function.
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Which statement best connects shape to function: "Round wheels roll" or "Wheels are blue"?
Which statement best connects shape to function: "Round wheels roll" or "Wheels are blue"?
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"Round wheels roll". This statement directly links the wheel's shape to its function.
"Round wheels roll". This statement directly links the wheel's shape to its function.
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What is the main purpose of building a shape model of an object?
What is the main purpose of building a shape model of an object?
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To show how the shape helps the object do its job. Models demonstrate the relationship between form and function.
To show how the shape helps the object do its job. Models demonstrate the relationship between form and function.
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What does shape mean when describing an object?
What does shape mean when describing an object?
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The form of an object, such as round, flat, or pointed. Shape refers to the physical form and outline of objects.
The form of an object, such as round, flat, or pointed. Shape refers to the physical form and outline of objects.
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Which word means the job an object is made to do: shape or function?
Which word means the job an object is made to do: shape or function?
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Function. Function refers to purpose, while shape refers to form.
Function. Function refers to purpose, while shape refers to form.
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Identify the best shape feature to model if you want to show how scissors cut paper.
Identify the best shape feature to model if you want to show how scissors cut paper.
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Two sharp blades that meet. Meeting blades create a cutting action when closed.
Two sharp blades that meet. Meeting blades create a cutting action when closed.
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Identify the best shape feature to model if you want to show how a key works in a lock.
Identify the best shape feature to model if you want to show how a key works in a lock.
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Ridges and grooves that match the lock. The unique pattern fits only its matching lock.
Ridges and grooves that match the lock. The unique pattern fits only its matching lock.
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Which shape feature helps a wheel roll smoothly: flat face or round edge?
Which shape feature helps a wheel roll smoothly: flat face or round edge?
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Round edge. Circular edges allow smooth rotation without corners.
Round edge. Circular edges allow smooth rotation without corners.
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What does shape mean when you describe an object you are modeling?
What does shape mean when you describe an object you are modeling?
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The form of an object, such as round, flat, or pointed. Shape describes the physical form or outline of objects.
The form of an object, such as round, flat, or pointed. Shape describes the physical form or outline of objects.
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Which shape feature helps a pencil make a thin mark: a pointed tip or a flat end?
Which shape feature helps a pencil make a thin mark: a pointed tip or a flat end?
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A pointed tip. Points concentrate force into a small area for marking.
A pointed tip. Points concentrate force into a small area for marking.
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