Build a structure and subject it to various forces to test its stability! This fun, hands-on investigation requires you to think about friction, forces and balance, and how to use these concepts to make stable structures. Comparison with real-time structures will be highlighted, in particular those able to withstand extreme forces such as earthquakes.
Objectives
- Understand the effects of forces and list the types of forces that act on a building
- Apply the understanding of forces to build a stable structure
Duration
1.5 hours
Time
9.30am or 2.30pm
Min Group Size
25 students per class
Max. Capacity
40 students per class
Age Group
10 – 17 years old
