Let the bridge making begin!

Spelling City

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Bridge Challenge

Task:
To design and build a bridge made of fettucine!

Your bridge needs to:
* Support a 500 gram weight (a block of butter)
* Span a 35 cm gap.

Resources:
* 500 gram packet of dried fettucine
* Hot glue guns
* Hot glue!

Testing Bridges

Today during Technology we were given a challenge to construct a bridge using only one piece of A4 paper...that's it! The bridge needed to support the heaviest weight possible. In groups we trialed several different designs. There was a clear winner (supporting a total of 72 cubes!)

Why was this design better than the rest?

Can you identify any feature that contributes to its success?

Check out the video for a selection of designs we trialled.

It's time to start thinking -Technology Introduction

Big Idea: How can we adapt and improve a playing environment to provide a safe yet challenging experience for all.

Today we used De Bono's hats to start thinking about the confidence course at Forest Lakes. Most of us had a go on the course last year so we already have some ideas of what it is like. We are going to refer back to these ideas throughout our technology inquiry to assist us with our designs of the 'Ultimate Confidence Course.'