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Bridge Building

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Groups of approximately 30 learners

Keystage 3

30-60 minutes

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

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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

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