Once an object has been disassembled it's parts are no longer usable.

Which photo represents whole objects being broken down into smaller pieces to make something new?

Jackie says that she can take a piece of paper, cut it into tiny shapes, and put it back together again to make something new. Her friend Amanda said that isn't possible and once the paper has been cut it is ruined.

Who is correct and why?

What does the term disassemble mean? Example: I need to disassemble the tower I made of blocks so I can make a rocket ship instead.

Which of these photos is an example of disassembling something into small places to make something new?

Which of these photos shows something made of smaller pieces that have been put together?

Tabitha's teacher gave her five snapping cubes and told her to create at least ten different shapes using only those cubes. How is it possible to make so many different designs?

Tabitha's teacher gave her ten snapping cubes and told her to create at least five different shapes using only those cubes. She says this is an easy task, but her partner Mindy says there is no way it can be done! Who is correct, and why?

A new object can be created using the pieces of something else.

Which photo represents whole objects being broken down into smaller pieces to make something new?