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Lesson 36 of 84 ยท Engineering and Design

Experiment

Sorting and Classifying (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Classifying means sorting things into groups based on their features.

Key Words

  • plan
  • problem

Materials Needed

  • cups
  • aluminum foil
  • ruler

Safety First

  • Keep small objects away from young children.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read about Engineering and Design with a partner or grown-up.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Build the strongest bridge you can using only paper and tape. Test it by placing coins on top.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Watch carefully. What happens?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Draw and write about what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What does 'observe' mean?