Grade 3 Science
By Mrs. S. Mallette
Teacher-Librarian

S t a b i l i t y

Stability deals directly with forces that act on a structure and how they push or pull that structure. It is important to know about the factors that affect the buildings we live and work in, the bridges we cross, and the vehicles we travel in. Our safety is at stake. 

You can find out about the importance of stability on bridges by going to the NOVA  Bridges site. You might like to try the Bridge Game.

We need to know how people can improve the strength of the buildings and other structures in our lives.

Here is a website that gives you some information about the world's tallest buildings.

Shape plays an important part in the strength of a structure. Find out why a hen doesn't break her eggs when she sits on them.

To understand stability, there some special terms you need to know.