Topic work in Studio 2

Construction! We had to figure out what this word was all about.

Bridges• We used our books, ipads and computers to research the

construction of bridges. We looked closely at the designs.

Bridge Engineers• We had to be engineers and design a bridge for Westmere.

We included labels on our plans and vehicles that may be needed to help with the build.

Our challenge -Newspaper Bridges!• We had to construct a bridge out of newspaper. The challenge

was that it had to be longer than a meter and it had to be strong enough to hold a toy car.

There was lots of discussion and sharing of ideas. We had to work as a

team!

We thought of ways to use the newspaper. We

rolled and folded and

taped and cut!

Our team was proud of the end result!

Working Together• In lots of our challenges we had to work with others. We had

to practise listening to each other and communicating clearly so everyone's ideas were included.

Our challenge- Straw Bridges!

Planning and

preparing

Problem solving

and perseveri

ng

It was a challenge to

make a stable base

House Plans• We looked at blue prints and house plans. We talked about

looking at a house from a birds eye view. Our challenge was to highlight and identify different rooms from the plans.

We had to look carefully at the

plan and highlight different

rooms and features

House design- drafting and planning We used

rulers and graph paper

to create our own

plans

We had to concentra

te and stay on

task

Decision making

Our challenge -Farm Design!• We had to create a farm and think about where the road would

go. We had to have access for the farmer into each paddock and make sure the animals had water troughs. We needed to add kennels and a shed for the tractor.

We could work together or on

our own. We had a check list of

things to include.

Our challenge- Zoo design!

• We did some research about zoos using our own experiences of trips to the zoo and from images on the ipad.

• We brainstormed a list of important features that a zoo needs to have.

• We were mindful of making sure our animals were safe and sheltered, well cared for, and entertained.

Building a Zoo!Shelter, Food,

Entertainment, Safety….

Check!

We chose interestin

g materials

Sit back and

reflect. See if

we used the

space well

Thoughtful

discussion

Teamwork

Decision

making

Building a Zoo Keep the goal in mind

Visiting Experts• Thomas’ dad Richard is an architect. He came to talk to us

about what his job involves. He showed us a fantastic slideshow of many of the buildings and stadiums he has worked on Architects

need to be good

listeners

Architects need to be respectful

They need to be good

team players

They need to be good

at communicat

ing their ideas

Design your Fantasy House• Richard challenged us to design a fantasy house. We had to be

creative and think of crazy and cool additions. We came up with things like slides, poles, tunnels and pools, chocolate fountains and indoor playgrounds.

Our Construction Journal

• We are taking photos of the construction taking place around our school. We update our Studio 2 journal each time we notice something new happening. We have photos of the builders and the different machines being used. Come and have a look!

We are enjoying our topic this term!