Today I have completed week 2, task 11 for the Summer Learning Journey. I've decided to attempt the step it up task. For this task I needed to create my own bridge.
Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing.
Next, I looked around my house to see what I can use to make my bridge. It also has to span 40cm.
Lastly, I photo before and after I tested it. I also needed to answer 3 questions that was set on the template.
I enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the opportunity to learn different designs to help me build a bridge.
Kia ora Te Raumati,
ReplyDeleteGreat job completing the bridge builder activity using things around your home, that's very resourceful and innovative!
I wonder how long you could make your bridge before it becomes unstable? That could be an interesting next test.
It's great to see you enjoyed this task and had the opportunity to learn some new things while having fun.
Keep up the excellent work! I'm excited to see your next creations and inventions.
Ngā mihi,
Lauren
Kia Ora Lauren,
DeleteThank you for commenting on my blog! Depending on the materials I have, I might be able to make my bridge 1 meter long before it becomes unstabled. Have you ever attempted this task, and if you haven't would you try this?
Thank you again for commenting! :)
Kia ora Te Raumati,
DeleteWow! A one meter long bridge would be awesome to create. I think the biggest challenge would be getting it to be stable in the middle, where theres nothing holding it up. Perhaps you could find a way to reinforce it and make it stronger with another material.
I haven't tried this task yet, I might have to! Do you have any tips for becoming a fantastic bridge builder like yourself?
Ngā mihi,
Lauren
Kia Ora Lauren,
DeleteThank you for replying to my comment! One tip on making a fantastic bridge is to use materials that will keep your bridge stable. What materials are you going to use if you were to make a bridge?
Thank you again for replying! :)
Kia ora Te Raumati,
DeleteThats a great tip! Without stability a bridge will collapse and be unusable. I would probably use thick cardboard and tape, maybe something to hold it up such as bamboo skewers for extra strength! Maybe i'll have to try it out and see how good (or badly!) my idea works.
Ngā mihi,
Lauren
Kia Ora
ReplyDeleteTe Raumati
Once again I am impressed with the introduction and the clear explanation of the task and how to complete it. I enjoy seeing that you have taken the time to complete the activity. It is really good to see that you have taken the initiative to create a large bridge using chairs. Finally I was also very impressed that you thought about the stability of your bridge when creating it and that you conducted a stress test.
Did you know that the oldest bridge in the world that is still used is a slab-stone single-arch bridge over the river Meles in Izmir in Turkey, which dates from c. 850 BCE.
If you had to make a real bridge what materials would you use and why?
Keep up the Super work I look forward to your next blog post!!!
Ngā mihi,
Quein
Kia Ora Quein,
DeleteThank you for commenting on my blog! I'm really not sure what materials I would use because I would plan out the structure of the bridge before thinking of the materials. Would you attempt building a bridge and why?
Thank you againg for commenting! :)