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Brick Building Day / Brick Bridge Strength Test

Brick Bridge Strength Test

Children build bridges between tables with building bricks and test how many coins they can hold.

How to run it

  1. Set two tables a short gap apart.
  2. Children build bridges across the gap using bricks.
  3. Add coins one by one to test strength.
  4. Record results and improve designs.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • coins
  • recording sheet
Make it easier or harderYounger children can build across a smaller gap; older children can calculate load per brick.
SafetyCoins are a choking hazard, so supervise near younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children test and refine designs using engineering thinking.

Fits these theme days

Brick Building DayAt the Building SiteScience DayInventors DayBlock World Day

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