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About the Course
Bridge building encourages students to consider scientific principles used by structural engineers, whilst practising teamwork and problem-solving skills. A combination of up to 3 team challenges are used:
a longest bridge made from paper challenge
the building of a working keystone bridge using wooden blocks
a specification challenge where students must build a bridge with limited materials that can support a toy car
Curriculum links:
design and technology
Skills builder framework links:
Listening
Problem Solving
Speaking
Creativity
Staying Positive
Teamwork
Aiming High
Leadership
Space needed:
Standard classroom with plenty of floor space
Meet Jill and learn abit more about the workshop.
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