Lower KS2: Investigating Bridge Shapes Activity

Activity Photo	Activity	Resources	Relation to National Curriculum	Downloads
	Activity 3 Investigating Bridge Shapes	Investigate Bridge Shapes Activity Sheet Pile of books A4 paper Pennies (at least 100) Pencil Stiff card Scissors Split pins	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 Dt2/1.4a apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures Ma3/3.2a draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes using modelling materials; recognise 3-D shapes in different orientations and describe them Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests

Activity 3
Investigating Bridge Shapes

Practical Resources:

Investigate Bridge Shapes Activity Sheet
Pile of books
A4 paper
Pennies (at least 100)
Pencil
Stiff card
Scissors
Split pins

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
Dt2/1.4a apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures
Ma3/3.2a draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes using modelling materials; recognise 3-D shapes in different orientations and describe them
Sc4/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
Sc4/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests

Downloads:

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How do I use this activity?

In this activity your child will investigate the way shapes can strengthen a bridge. This will be done through building their own model bridges. They will then test and record their results.

This resource meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: Design & Technology, Maths and Science. 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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