Time to show your power - Teamwork!

 The children will

• Learn that an object or structure is stable when the forces acting upon it are balanced by the composition of the object or structure itself
• Discover that unbalanced forces can cause the deformation or collapse of an object or structure
• Understand that some materials are better than others for constructing a particular object or structure
• Consider the purpose of the object or structure when choosing materials for construction

The class working together as a team.

Keiran was asking the teacher if his base looked stable.

See Ching working with the scotch-tape dispenser.

All working with full focused.

Everyone was talking and working with great joy!

See Ching with her structure base. Feeling achieved!

Lucas and Enzo feeling proud of their art work.

Andrei and Javier helping and supporting their friend with the structures.

Parents u may encourage your child to try building newspaper towers for height only or to support an object. Have them compare the differences in design between towers designed to hold vertical vs lateral loads, and between towers that are not designed to hold any weight but their own. Enjoy constructing together!