Lower KS2: Design And Build A Bridge Activity

Activity Photo	Activity	Resources	Relation to National Curriculum	Downloads
	Activity 6 Design And Build A Bridge	Build A Bridge Activity Sheet Pencil Recycling materials, for example: cardboard, yoghurt pots, straws Glue / tape Scissors Ruler	Dt2/1.1a use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups Dt2/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design Dt2/1.2a select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately Dt2/1.2b select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities Dt2/1.3b evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work Dt2/1.4a apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures

Activity 6
Design And Build A Bridge

Practical Resources:

Build A Bridge Activity Sheet
Pencil
Recycling materials, for example: cardboard, yoghurt pots, straws
Glue / tape
Scissors
Ruler

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Dt2/1.1a use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
Dt2/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design
Dt2/1.2a select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately
Dt2/1.2b select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
Dt2/1.3b evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
Dt2/1.4a apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures

Downloads:

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How do I use this activity?

In this activity your child will use their research from previous activities within this topic to design and build their own bridge. They will develop their own design criteria, thinking about the materials and tools they will use to make their bridge. They will evaluate their design and model against the design criteria.

This resource meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: Design & Technology. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our Lower Key Stage Two topics where you will find great curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home educated children. There are plenty of subjects for you to choose from, so you’ll be delighted with the wide range when planning your day.

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