Year 6 students were tasked to build a building that can withstand a strong gust of wind for a period of at least 20 seconds. They were given a limited amount of resources to complete this task.  Student were encouraged to follow the engineering process and test their design throughout their building process. We also worked on time management. 

This week tge students could choose their cmethod of creating content in a digital format. Some students choose to create graphic posters, blogs, podcasts, video intervies and other photo shoots. Much fun was had and the students enjoyed the process. 

This week the students learned how to use the TINKERCAD platform to design a bookmark in 3D and have it laser cut in 2D. They cut a first draft to see where they can improve their design and have it cut onto a coloured card. 

The year 6 students this week worked together in teams to build a Lego Quirky creation. Each team member had an opportunity to build a part of the creation and together the students worked on coding the robot. They then discussed and improved the code to make the robot do different skills and move in different directions. 

The children this week learned how to build a circuit, draw a circuit diagram and problem solve when their circuits do not work. They will use this next week as they continue their mini project to build a wind turbine that will light up an LED bulb using only kinetic energy. 

This week the year 6's continued on their Wind turnine designs and circuit building. They worked well together and thier projects are looking amazing. Excited for the showcase next week. 

This week the mini project continues and the students spent their lessons decorating and preparing their circuits. They are getting very excited as the end is near.