FINLANDIA SCHOOLShape construction
Shape construction is making different shapes of objects using different materials.
The object that can be constructed are cylinders, cones, boxes, and funnels
materials used in constructing shapes include; woods, paper, metal, and plastic.
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
WOOD:
It is light and floats on water
Some are smooth and some are rough
It does not conduct electricity
It can break easily
It does not rust
It can be decomposed by insects
It can be cut to make shapes
METAL:
It is heavy and sink in water
It conducts electricity
It can be hammered into sheets
It is strong and does not break easily
It can be drawn out in fine wires and can be easily folded or bent
PLASTICS
It is light and can float on waters
It does not conduct electricity
It does not rust
It cannot be beaten up by insect
It can be easily folded or bent
It is waterproof
PAPER
It is light in weight
It easily soaks in water
It can be easily eaten up by insects
It does not rust
It is easily attacked by chemicals like acids
It is easily folded and bent
Materials that can be easily folded and bent are good for making objects
CUTTING TOOLS AND OTHERS ITEMS USED FOR SHAPING TOOLS
Cutting tools are used for cutting materials into bits and shapes for making objects
CUTTING TOOLS OTHERS ITEMS USED FOR SHAPE CONSTRUCTION
Scissors nails
Handsaw adhesive
Chisel paper gum
Hammer sellotape
Snips welding machine
SHAPE CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Foldings
Bending
Cutting
Joining