Step 3 - Engineering - 2022 2023

 Engineering 

Design and Build - 3rd Class 

We were learning about different types of homes in our SESE lessons. The children in 3rd class brought in recyclable materials to school and constructed various types of homes. The children worked collaboratively in groups to make these houses. 

Engineers Week 

4th class 

Column Construction

We practiced making columns from paper. We learned that cylindrical columns are stronger than triangular prisms or rectangular prisms. This is because the cylider shares the weigth equally around all parts of the column. With the other shapes, a lot of the weight rested on the corners, causing them to fold and collapse.

Bridge Construction

We looked at pictures of famous bridges around the world. We discussed the features that allowed these bridges to stand up even though they spanned long distances. We made our own bridges using play dough, cocktail sausage sticks, barbecue skewers and straws. Each bridge included columns, struts and reinforcement to allow it to stay standing and to carry a load. Children placed a full water bottle on the bridge to show that it was strong.