Lesson 1: Arch and beam bridges
Children develop their understanding of secure structures by investigating how different shapes affect the strength of a structure
Learning Objectives
Identifying arch and beam bridges and explaining what ‘compressionA squashing force caused when parts of a structure are pushed together.... and tension’ mean
Making a range of different shaped beam bridges
Identifying stronger and weaker structures
Finding different ways to reinforceTo make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material or element to it.... structures
Lesson Plan
See the planTeacher Video: Arch and beam bridge
Pupil Video: Arch and beam bridge
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