We have been learning about bridges for technology. First we researched different types of bridges and what materials were used to construct them. Then it was our turn to construct a bridge that would be strong enough to hold toy cars.
We learnt that China has 6 out of the top 10 longest bridges in the world. This has been a recent development over the last 2 decades.
We used straws, art sticks, polystyrene balls, pipe cleaners, paper and sellotape. Some students brought their own supplies such as bits of wood, nails and a hammer.
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| Before we began our construction, we had to attach 2 straws together and they had to be able to support a toy car without breaking. |
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| We worked together and tried to solve the challenge. |
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| The pipe cleaners were an essential material to strengthen the join between the 2 straws. |
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| Construction underway … |
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| Budding engineers. |
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| Team work in action … |
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Alice discovered that if she used straws between the art sticks, her bridge could be flexible.
This is great thinking Alice. |
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| Ruby is concentrating hard. |
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| Megan's design is really taking the shape of a bridge. |
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| Flynn's bridge has a creative aspect. |
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| Watch your fingers Dylan! |
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| This bridge can successfully hold 2 cars (at least). |
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| Jacob adds some finishing touches. |
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| Proud bridge (structural) engineers! |
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| Busy and totally focused. |
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This bridge is holding 7 cars! Well done. This bridge took lots of teamwork to make.
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Wow! Some great construction room4! Your bridge looks really strong Jacob! Well done! From Mrs Symonds
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