Students will be exposed to the following big ideas:
- A structure has both form and function.
- Structures are affected by forces acting on them.
- Structures need to be strong and stable to be useful.
In order to increase engagement, science is intended to be as hands on as possible. We will be building and creating different structures using a variety of materials and we will investigate how size, centre of gravity, design, and shape affect the structure's strength and stability.
To support your child's development and understanding at home, you could:
- point out different structures in the neighbourhood (bridge, building, treehouse) and discuss its design features
- observe a construction site for a few minutes and discuss how the structures are being build and what materials have been selected
- look for photographs of impressive world structures and compare designs
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