Bridge building
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn how to apply the life skills of creative thinking and fluency of ideas to solve the problem of building bridges and towers. We will include the planning and completion of a physical challenge based on the outcome of the building work.
Equipment
Please note this lesson will require additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised when equipment is required. Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that children follow the correct safety advice provided at the start of this lesson and the instructions the teacher gives during the lesson.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What skills would be needed to build a bridge?
Ability to find direction.
Q2.
True or false? If building a bridge with a group of people, good team work is essential.
False.
Q3.
When might you need to build a bridge on a trek?
On a long flat terrain.
When descending a hill.
3 Questions
Q1.
What is creative thinking?
The rapid generation of ideas, not evaluating them.
Thinking about what you are doing.
Q2.
Which life skill is the serious thought and consideration about something you have done?
All of the above.
Resilience.
Resourcefulness.
Q3.
What is the rapid generation of ideas, not evaluating them?
Creative thinking.
Problem solving.