Form, Function, and Design of Structures Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Science)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Form, Function, and Design of Structures unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms).

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between structural forms and the forces acting on them. Topics include structures, forces, internal and external forces, static and dynamic loads, bridges, natural and built structures, structural safety, case studies, ergonomics, and materials.

Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of readings, long and short answer questions, creative writing activities, and drawing prompts included to create a varied workbook suitable for many learning styles.

To support assessment practices, Ontario curriculum expectations (Strand A and D) are clearly identified on each page. A quiz is included at the end of the workbook.

Available in French: Les structures : formes, fonctions cahier (Grade 7 FRENCH Ontario Science)

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This resource includes:

• 47-page Form, Function, and Design of Structures Workbook (B&W and Colour)
• 47-page Form, Function, and Design of Structures ANSWER KEY
• TpT Easel Activity - This tool allows students to complete workbook pages digitally, with no printing necessary. New to using Easel by TpT? Check out this guide.

Table of Contents

1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. K-W-L Chart
4. What is a Structure?
5. What is a Structure?
6. Form and Function 
7. Form and Function 
8. Form and Function 
9. Types of Structures
10. Types of Structures
11. What is Force?
12. Internal and External Forces
13. External Forces
14. External Forces
15. Static and Dynamic Loads
16. Static and Dynamic Loads
17. Internal Forces
18. Internal Forces Investigation
19. Internal Forces Investigation
20. Symmetry
21. Symmetry
22. Symmetry Questions
23. Forces that Act on Bridges
24. Forces that Act on Bridges
25. Forces that Act on Bridges
26. Structure Failure
27. Ensuring Structural Safety
28. Structural Safety Questions
29. Structural Safety Questions
30. Structural Failure Case Study 1
31. Structural Failure Case Study 1
32. Structural Failure Case Study 2
33. Structural Failure Case Study 2
34. Ergonomics
35. Ergonomic Tool Design
36. Structural Considerations
37. Structural Considerations
38. Materials for Structures
39. Materials for Structures
40. Materials for Structures
41. Form and Function Review
42. Vocabulary
43. Vocabulary
44. Vocabulary
45. Form and Function Quiz
46. Form and Function Quiz
47. Form and Function Quiz

Grade 7 Ontario Science Curriculum Expectations (2022)

D. Structures and Mechanisms - Form, Function, and Design of Structures

D1. analyse personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that should be considered when designing and building structures

D2. demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between structural forms and the forces acting on them

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