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STAGE |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS |
EXTENSION WORK |
RESOURCES |
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Stage One: The pupils will be asked to explain the term ‘structure’.
Examples will be discussed ranging from famous examples such as the Eiffel
Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge to more local examples such as Blackpool
Tower. The importance of a ‘frame’ as part of a structure will be
stressed. The pupils will start to construct a rich picture with ‘Structures’
at its centre. Drawing techniques will be discussed/demonstrated |
N.
Pupils asked about the shapes they know that may be strong ie. A triangle.
L.
Keywords relating to structures discussed and written down.
ICT.
Website references researched by pupils. Verbal report.
HWK.
Rich Picture to be drawn |
Pupils
to collect information on famous structures |
Internet site (structures section) used where necessary. |
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Stage Two: The pupils will view the video clips of the Eiffel Tower and
make notes regarding the important information. Pupils will attempt the
question sheet |
L.
Video on Eiffel Tower watched. Pupils given a number of questions.
ICT.
Pupils work through section on Eiffel Tower.
N.
The height of the tower discussed with pupils. Feet converted into metres... |
Pupils
asked to list highest buildings in the world, in order of rank.
HWK. Pupils
present information relating to the Eiffel Tower. |
Video
clips - Eiffel Tower Question Sheets
Internet site |
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Stage Three: The pupils will view the short video ‘Bridging the Gap’.
They will be asked a range of questions regarding the history of bridges and
materials used by bridge builders. Notes and diagrams will be placed on the
board relating to the following types of bridges: Wood Beam, Stone Slab,
Stone Arch, Iron Bridges, Steel Bridges (box girder and suspension) Pupils
may also work from the Structures Sheets in Adobe Acrobat form or worksheets |
L.
Key periods of bridge building history discussed and notes made.
ICT.
Internet used to study examples of different bridges.
C.
The role bridges have played in our society discussed.
HWK.
Presentation of information relating to the history of bridges. |
Pupils
collect names and details about the worlds longest bridges. |
Video
- ‘Bridging the Gap’ Structures Information Sheets (Adobe form or
worksheets) Internet site (structures section) used where necessary. |
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Stage Four: Recap regarding the history of bridges. The pupils will be
shown a short video regarding the Royal Engineers and how they construct
portable bridges. The pupils will answer the worksheets relating to this and
the ‘Pond de Normandie’. Emphasis will be placed on the triangulation
involved and also the term ‘centre of gravity’. Diagrams will be placed on
the board as well as suitable notes. |
L.
Pupils given a question sheet. Answers found when listening to videos
C.
Importance of bridges in all societies discussed.
ICT.
Internet research on the Pond de Normandie.
N. Key statistics collected on
the Pond de Normandie.
HWK
diagrams of suspension and cable stay bridges. |
Pupils
to research information about other cable stay bridges |
Video
- ‘Bridges / Structures’ |
