Develop and finish a bridge

Design and technology

Bridges

Creating bridge collages

Exploring bridge structures

Reinforcing bridge structures

Generate ideas through talking and 2D drawing

Making a bridge structure

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.

Match the keywords to the correct meaning.

can add extra strength through cardboard.

When we reinforce a bridge structure, we ...

Which of these are good joining techniques for cardboard?

Which of these words describe a materials appearance?

Which of these could you use to join two things together?

Which of these joining techniques cannot be painted when used to join two things together?

When should engineers and designers test their bridges?

making something new with different materials

to strengthen or support an object or structure

Develop and finish a bridge

Lesson outcome

Content guidance