Build and Test a Design

Grade 1 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   A bridge must hold 3 blocks. What is the goal?

   • Use red paper.
   • Hold 3 blocks.
   • Be very tall.
2. 2.

   The bridge held 2 blocks. The goal was 3 blocks. Did it work?

   • Yes. It met the goal.
   • No. It must hold more.
   • Yes. It held 2.
3. 3.

   Which step comes first?

   • Make it better.
   • Test it.
   • Find the problem.
4. 4.

   Which step comes after you build?

   • Find the problem.
   • Test it.
   • Paint it.
5. 5.

   A paper bridge bends in the middle. What can help?

   • Change the color.
   • Paint the top.
   • Add a support under it.
6. 6.

   Which is best for a strong tower?

   • tissue paper
   • blocks
   • cotton balls
7. 7.

   Which is best for a boat that floats?

   • a rock
   • a plastic cup
   • a key
8. 8.

   After a test, what should you do?

   • Look at the result.
   • Change the goal.
   • Build a new model.
9. 9.

   A tower of cups falls over. What can help?

   • Put a cup on top.
   • Make it taller.
   • Make the bottom wider.
10. 10.

    Look at the bars. Which test held more blocks?

    • Both held the same.
    • New test
    • First test