Using your knowledge of paper strength and rigidity, build a paper bridge strong enough to hold a toy car.
i) Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses.
ii) Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
- Ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways.
- Observe closely, using simple equipment.
- Perform simple tests.
- Identify and classify.
- Use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
- Gather and record data to help answer questions.
Extended Writing Opportunities
Information texts: A toy firm wants to know what the best design for a paper bridge is. Write up how you carried out your investigation and what you recommend.