a structure that helps people to cross something, such as water, railway or another road

a structure is something that is made for a purpose, something that is formed and holds its shape

something is in place and will not fall over

something that is strong is harder wearing, will not break as easily

Bridges

Design and technology

Creating bridge collages

Exploring bridge structures

Reinforcing bridge structures

Generate ideas through talking and 2D drawing

Making a bridge structure

Develop and finish a bridge

Testing bridge structures

This unit introduces pupils to structures. It focuses on bridge building and introduces cutting, folding, and joining techniques. Pupils make their own bridges, applying their knowledge of structure design.

Frame structures: bridges

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

True or false? A structure is the person who designs and makes bridges.

the structure of an object is how it is formed

What are the important features of a bridge?

Which of these might you use to cut shapes in paper?

True or false? We can use glue to join paper together.

Bridges

Lesson outcome

Content guidance