Bridge Challenge March 21st

Last week was National Science and Engineering week so on Thursday class 3 had a cross curricular bridge-themed day . In groups children had to plan, make models and finally make a bridge using  only the materils provided that would hold a weight without collapsing.
Children researched bridges  and possible designs, made prototypes using kits before finally constructing their art straw bridges.

Looks good but will it work using art straws?

Team work and planning together.

Testing out ideas.

What if....

Will it work?

 

Lots of ideas.

Try this...

Just testing.

 

Almost ready.

Mrs Richardson judged the bridges and prizes were awared to the winning teams(Team Awesome,Team James andTeam Marshmallow). Photos to follow.

 .A prize for the best folder was also awarded to Pippa.