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Our Lower KS2 Stone, Building Bridges topic takes an in depth look at bridges.
Our Lower KS2 Stone, Building Bridges topic takes an in depth look at bridges.

Investigating Suspension Bridges Activity

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Activity Four - Investigating Suspension Bridges

Activity 4
Investigating Suspension Bridges

  • 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
  • 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 4 - Investigating Suspension Bridges

Activity 4
Investigating Suspension Bridges

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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
  • 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 set up this simple investigation to compare the strength of a suspension bridge and a beam bridge.

This resource meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: Design & Technology 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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