How Shape Helps Function - 1st Grade Science
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What does the word "function" mean when describing an object and its shape?
What does the word "function" mean when describing an object and its shape?
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The job the object is made to do. Function describes what something is designed to accomplish.
The job the object is made to do. Function describes what something is designed to accomplish.
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What does the word "shape" mean when explaining how an object works?
What does the word "shape" mean when explaining how an object works?
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The outline or form of an object. Shape refers to the physical form that enables function.
The outline or form of an object. Shape refers to the physical form that enables function.
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Which word names a shape feature that can help an object work: edge, color, or sound?
Which word names a shape feature that can help an object work: edge, color, or sound?
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Edge. Edges are physical features that affect how objects work.
Edge. Edges are physical features that affect how objects work.
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What shape feature helps scissors cut paper: sharp blades or soft ends?
What shape feature helps scissors cut paper: sharp blades or soft ends?
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Sharp blades. Sharp edges slice through materials by concentrating force.
Sharp blades. Sharp edges slice through materials by concentrating force.
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What shape feature helps a spoon hold liquid: a flat surface or a curved bowl?
What shape feature helps a spoon hold liquid: a flat surface or a curved bowl?
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A curved bowl. Curved shapes contain liquids without spilling.
A curved bowl. Curved shapes contain liquids without spilling.
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What shape feature helps a fork pick up food: pointed tines or a round tip?
What shape feature helps a fork pick up food: pointed tines or a round tip?
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Pointed tines. Points pierce food for easy lifting.
Pointed tines. Points pierce food for easy lifting.
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What shape feature helps a key open a lock: matching ridges or a smooth edge?
What shape feature helps a key open a lock: matching ridges or a smooth edge?
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Matching ridges. Ridges fit into lock grooves to turn the mechanism.
Matching ridges. Ridges fit into lock grooves to turn the mechanism.
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What shape feature helps a pencil make marks: a pointed tip or a wide flat end?
What shape feature helps a pencil make marks: a pointed tip or a wide flat end?
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A pointed tip. Points concentrate pressure for clear marks.
A pointed tip. Points concentrate pressure for clear marks.
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What shape feature helps a hammer hit nails: a heavy flat head or a sharp hook?
What shape feature helps a hammer hit nails: a heavy flat head or a sharp hook?
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A heavy flat head. Flat surfaces distribute force evenly when striking.
A heavy flat head. Flat surfaces distribute force evenly when striking.
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What shape feature helps a shovel move dirt: a wide curved blade or a thin wire?
What shape feature helps a shovel move dirt: a wide curved blade or a thin wire?
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A wide curved blade. Wide blades scoop more material efficiently.
A wide curved blade. Wide blades scoop more material efficiently.
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What shape feature helps a cup hold water: tall sides or a pointed bottom?
What shape feature helps a cup hold water: tall sides or a pointed bottom?
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Tall sides. Sides create a container that prevents spilling.
Tall sides. Sides create a container that prevents spilling.
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What shape feature helps a funnel pour into a small opening: a wide top and narrow spout?
What shape feature helps a funnel pour into a small opening: a wide top and narrow spout?
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A wide top and narrow spout. Wide openings collect, narrow spouts direct flow.
A wide top and narrow spout. Wide openings collect, narrow spouts direct flow.
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What shape feature helps a wheel roll: a round shape or a square shape?
What shape feature helps a wheel roll: a round shape or a square shape?
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A round shape. Circles have no corners to stop smooth motion.
A round shape. Circles have no corners to stop smooth motion.
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What shape feature helps a ball bounce and roll easily: round shape or jagged shape?
What shape feature helps a ball bounce and roll easily: round shape or jagged shape?
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Round shape. Spheres roll smoothly in all directions.
Round shape. Spheres roll smoothly in all directions.
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What shape feature helps a doorstop hold a door: a wedge shape or a sphere shape?
What shape feature helps a doorstop hold a door: a wedge shape or a sphere shape?
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A wedge shape. Wedges fit under doors and resist sliding.
A wedge shape. Wedges fit under doors and resist sliding.
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