Primary 5 to 7 have been using their engineering brains to meet a design challenge set by the Glasgow Science Festival.
Using their HOTS thinking skills of creativity, ingenuity and problem solving, the children had one hour in total to design and build a theme park ride. They worked in pairs to develop collaboration and cooperation skills too.
Partner Work
The specification was as follows:
- Be at least 30cm high
- Have at least 6 seats
- Be freestanding
- Have a handle or pulley which will allow you to operate the ride.
Our pupils worked in pairs to sketch a plan before constructing their theme park ride. Here are our wonderfully imaginative interpretations of the brief.
Our entries will be sent to DG STEM team. Well done boys and girls!
UNCRC Rights of the Child – Article 29: Aims of Education
