Senior Infants science · F.7 · Engineering
Improve a design
To make a tower stay up, engineers add a wider base so it doesn't tip over. This spreads weight and keeps it balanced on the ground.
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Leo made a tall tower that keeps falling. What can they do to fix it?
- Add more blocks on top
- Put glue on the sides
- Make the base wider (right)
Priya built a tower that fell down. What should they do next?
- Put a roof on top
- Make the base wider (right)
- Add more colour
How can Amara make their tower stay up better?
- Make it taller
- Add a wider base (right)
- Use more blocks
Tip: To make a tower stay up, engineers add a wider base so it doesn't tip over. This spreads weight and keeps it balanced on the ground.
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