Students at Glebelands School in Cranleigh had the chance to hone skills in team working, problem solving and creative designing when they undertook a challenge to build a bridge with 1.5m span. Having planned their design, the teams set about manufacturing their own building materials – rolled paper sticks. The construction phase required the students to work together, combining communication and technology skills to achieve a strong bridge. The completed models were tested for load-bearing, which added an exciting and competitive element to the challenge.
Students agreed that the challenge had enabled them to learn more about engineering, design and technology. Positive outcomes were:
“learning how to build bridges in an effective way” “competing against others” “the outstanding achievement me and my team have shared together”
Teachers commented that the challenge “supported the idea of ‘reaching every child’s potential’” and provided opportunities for “leadership, co-operation and sharing ideas”.
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