Sledge

Description

A great team challenge ot see who can build the best sledge to use on grass. The children design and construct a sledge that is capable of sliding along the grass while supporting one of their team! This activity has activity sheets for children and requires boxes and tape for the construction.

Learning Objectives

Science: Explain that unsupported objects fall towards the earth because of the force of gravity between the Earth and the falling object.

Compare how things move on different surfaces. Identify the effects air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces.

D&T: Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.

Evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work.

History: Knowing about the lives of significant individuals from the past who have

Resources: Large cardboard boxes, black dustbin liners, gaffa tape, scissors, rope, activity sheets x 4, clip boards and pencils x 4.

Pages: 5