K'Nex Towers

Duration: 1 hour

Primary 4-7

Pupils will participate in guided discussion to identify the problems associated with the construction of towers. They will then be introduced to the shapes and structures that engineers use to address these problems. Working in small groups, pupils will be challenged to design and build the tallest tower they can.

CfE: �� Science: Materials; Maths: Shape, Position and Movement;Technologies

�"It fitted in with class topic - Portrait of Britain - class looking at structures, design, strength and technology. Very suited to Curriculum for Excellence" -P5 Teacher, Milltimber Primary

"A well organised and well thought out workshop" - P5 Teacher, Cults Primary

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