Why It Is That Shape is a free printable Kindergarten to Grade 2 science worksheet on how the shape of a structure helps it do its job, aligned to Common Core standard K-2-ETS1-2. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
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Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.
Why It Is That Shape
K-2-ETS1-2
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Draw a line from each shape to what it does.
1.Draw a line from each one to its match.
A groyne built out across a beach
A bridge with a triangle frame
A roof that slopes
A wall built with the long side down
A.Rain runs off instead of collecting
B.It is harder to push over than a tall thin one
C.The triangles keep it from bending
D.It traps sand being carried along the shore
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
A net with small holes
A pipe that is round
A tower that is wide at the bottom
A dam with a wide base
A.It holds back the water pushing on it
B.It catches small things and lets water through
C.Water flows through without catching on corners
D.It stands up without toppling
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Answer key — Why It Is That Shape
Set 2. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. A groyne built out across a beach — D (It traps sand being carried along the shore) 2. A bridge with a triangle frame — C (The triangles keep it from bending) 3. A roof that slopes — A (Rain runs off instead of collecting) 4. A wall built with the long side down — B (It is harder to push over than a tall thin one)
2.1. A net with small holes — B (It catches small things and lets water through) 2. A pipe that is round — C (Water flows through without catching on corners) 3. A tower that is wide at the bottom — D (It stands up without toppling) 4. A dam with a wide base — A (It holds back the water pushing on it)
More practice for K-2-ETS1-2
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