What is a structure?

Central idea: Methods of construction and properties of materials influence the design of structures.

In order to develop a solid foundation* for this unit, we reflected to see our understanding of what a structure is. The class discussion went deeper than a mere dictionary definition.

Here are some initial theories and beginnings of ideas of the students that will grow into further understanding:

"A structure is not land. People build it."

"A structure is science. If people build something, they have a paper. They have to make the building the same as the paper."

"Can art be a structure?"

"Is science art?"

*Please ignore all of the building puns that will be inherently used during this unit.