This week is Science Week and the children have been learning about the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. They learnt that he was the first engineer to design a railway that took train passengers across the country. After learning all about Brunel, the children took part in a 'Brunel Challenge.' In groups the children had 15 minutes to construct a bridge using various materials. The bridge had to be 30cm tall and hold a 60g weight. The children demonstrated reciprocity when working together and resourcefulness when deciding which materials were the best to use.
Congratulations to the following children who were the challenge winners:
Cedar Class: Violet, Joshua, Sophia and Indie.
Cherry class: Kara, Paris, Bayleigh, Alex, Nina and Ameerah.
We worked together and planned what to do before we started building. Kara
We have added more straws to make the bridge stronger. Indie
As a result of this activity the children are clearly better at working effectively as a team and now have an greater knowledge of how to strengthen structures to make them stable.
As a result of this activity the children are clearly better at working effectively as a team and now have an greater knowledge of how to strengthen structures to make them stable.
Cherry bridges
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