Lesson Planning
Continuing to look at aspects of Roman architectural style, children consider the varieties of 3-D shape which can be used to hold up the weight of a roof and further storeys. They conduct a fair scientific test.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To become familiar with Roman architectural style and in particular the use of columns.
- To make a variety of different shaped columns and conduct a fair test to discover the strongest design.
Children will:
- Learn to measure accurately, fold and join a series of hollow paper columns.
- Conduct a fair test to find which 3-D shape makes the strongest column.
- Understand the outcome of the test and record the results.