Term 4 Guided Inquiry

Guided Inquiry into Bridges Learning Plan, Term 4 2017, Years 5-6

Get Resourced: Define, duplicate, list, name, recall, tell, find, describe, identify - Gaining the information we need.  Week 2-3
	Learning might include:	What to use	Student	Teacher
A1	Define the purpose of a bridge and list at least three bridges in Auckland.	Inquiry Book
A2	Describe the 5 forces that affect bridges. Using a photo of a famous bridge tag the photo describing where it is affected with the 5 forces.	Inquiry book and Thinglink http://bit.ly/bridgeforces
A3	Identify the different loads on a bridge and draw to show the examples. http://bit.ly/bridgeloads	Google Docs/inquiry books

Get Organised: Explain, Compare, Discuss, Predict, Outline, Restate - Understanding our Information. Week 4-5
	Learning might include:	What to use	Student	Teacher
B1	Explain the following parts of a bridge and then make a sketch of a simple bridge to demonstrate the different parts. a. Span    b. Column    c. Deck   d. Beam e. Anchor   f. Arch    g. Pier    h. Truss	Inquiry book Or you could use Thinglink here if not used earlier
B2	Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the four main types of bridges (Beam, Arch, Suspension, Cantilever bridges).	Popplet

Get on to it!  Examine, Classify, Solve, Investigate, Explain - Applying and analysing our information. Week 6-8
	Learning might include:	What to use	Student	Teacher
C1	In groups of 4 use your research to design your spaghetti bridge. It must be at least 30cm long and hold as much weight as possible.	Draw or Draw with Queeky Paint Experts - design your bridge in Tinkercad
C2	Create your bridge and record your process on Google Slides Template Add your drawing or Tinkercad pic to your slide Label it with the type of bridge it is Label it with the parts of bridge you have used Explain how your design deals with the forces and loads on bridges	Make a copy of Google Slides Template Include photos. Rubber bands and masking tape.

Looking Back & Looking forward : Justify, Rate, Decide, Choose, Plan, Imagine, Invent, Construct. Reflecting and Creating using our information. Week 9
	Learning might include:	What to use	Student	Teacher
D1	In your group reflect on how successful your bridge was holding weight. What would you do differently next time?	Inquiry Book and Google Slide Show.