Throughout our topic, we have been learning about various structures from around the world (including towers) and have been thinking about what makes them stable. The children have been taught a range of strengthening techniques and today, utilising this key knowledge, they designed and made a freestanding tower. The children attempted this activity 6 weeks ago and whilst the children worked well in groups, not many of the towers were stable and ‘freestanding.’ Today, the children really impressed us with their subject knowledge and all of the towers stood up without any assistance! The children problem solved well in their teams and worked well together, listening to each other’s ideas.
Who knows, we may have the future Gustave Eiffel in our midst! Well done Herons!
