Earthquake - how to build earthquake proof structures.

For the last part of our Geography topic we had to  make structures that would withstand an earthquake. We had to construct our structures using cocktail sticks and mini marshmallows! Once we had built our structure we placed it on a bed of jelly and wobbled the jelly to represent the effect of the earth shaking during a quake!

constructing our structures

working out what shapes are stable

happy with the result

proud of the result

now for the earthquake...still standing so a good structure

 a few minor adjustment needed

almost there

happy- ready for testing

 testing to prove the structure is earthquake safe

many hands working to create the perfect structure

testing complete so time to record findings

Taking cover - true earthquake style- under the table as the earthquake starts!

a practical way to try to solve problems and create earthquake proof structures.