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Building Bridges + STEM Journal

Building Bridges + STEM Journal

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Engineer amazing bridges with this comprehensive KS2 STEM bundle!

This engaging resource pack combines our popular STEM Journal with hands-on investigations and design challenges that explore the engineering and history of bridges. Perfect for Key Stage 2 learners, children will investigate bridge structures, test designs, and build their own bridges while learning about famous engineers and documenting their STEM journey in their journal.

What's Included:

  • STEM Journal (PDF book) - Interactive notebook for recording bridge investigations, designs, and engineering discoveries
  • Classifying And Comparing Bridges - Explore different bridge types and their unique features
  • Local Bridges - Investigate bridges in your local area and their purposes
  • Investigating Bridge Shapes - Test which shapes make the strongest bridges
  • Investigating Suspension Bridges - Discover how suspension bridges work and what makes them strong
  • Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge - Fun engineering challenge to build and test bridge strength
  • Design And Build A Bridge - Apply learning to create an original bridge design
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel Timeline - Learn about the famous Victorian engineer and his achievements

Learning Benefits:

  • Supports KS2 Design and Technology curriculum objectives
  • Develops understanding of structures, forces, and engineering principles
  • STEM Journal promotes design thinking, testing, and iterative improvement
  • Integrates DT with history, geography, science, and maths
  • Builds problem-solving skills through hands-on bridge building challenges
  • Encourages investigation of local infrastructure and engineering heritage
  • Perfect for cross-curricular STEM projects and design challenges
  • Celebrates engineering achievements and inspires future engineers

Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching KS2 Design and Technology and exploring engineering with children.

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Hands-On Education’s comprehensive KS2 Building Bridges topic offers seven engaging activities that introduce students to the fundamentals of bridge engineering and design. Covering tasks such as classifying and comparing bridges, investigating local examples, exploring bridge shapes and suspension bridges, building a spaghetti and marshmallow bridge, and designing and constructing their own structures, students also learn about the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Aligned with the national curriculum for England, this resource provides hands-on STEM learning through lesson plans, worksheets, and videos. Now including a printable STEM Journal, the bundle encourages students to record observations, make predictions, and reflect on their learning, making it ideal for both home educators and primary school teachers seeking to develop practical engineering skills in an accessible and engaging way.

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