Focus:
For children to discuss and explore how using different materials can effect the strength, stiffness and stability of a building.
National Curriculum: “build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable.” (DfES, 2013)
Suitable:
KS1 and early KS2.
What you need:
A computer, linked to the story, and perhaps some materials available for children to experiment with after they have discussed the story and created their own hypothesis.
Learning benefits:
Using a story will engage children, and prompt discussion about different materials.
Could be used at either the beginning of a topic, to find out what they already know, or at the end of a lesson or unit to assess what they have learnt.
Links to both literacy and computing.
You can view our story here:
References:
Department for Education and Skills (DfES) (2013) The National Curriculum Handbook for Primary Teachers. Nottingham. DfES Publications.