Design Technology – stability and strength

Tuesday 20 June 2023

We have be learning about freestanding objects and how they are made stable and strong.

We found that shapes with a wide, flat base and a low height were the most stable. We also found that a cylinder was the strongest shape.

Help at home by having a go at these tests and looking and what shapes are used to make strong, stable objects in your home.

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