To inspire the pupils to build on their natural curiosity and ability to problem solve, today was filled with science and engineering challenges. The pupils learnt about engineering, one of the fastest growing industries in the world before turning their hand to working collaboratively to solve a variety of problems. The final challenge was to build a marble run that would allow the marble to run for 60 seconds. The pupils soon realised that their prior knowledge of Forces needed to be applied. Their constructions will be finished and tested on Thursday.
The 60 second marble run.
The jelly cube challenge.
The 60 second marble run.
Keeping a paper clip afloat.
Making a crumple zone.
Can you make a paper clip float?
Chopstick Jelly Challenge
What shape will go through a square, triangular and circular hole?
Building a marble run
Building a marble run
Designing a crumple zone
