My dad heard about these popsicle stick bridge challenges online. Dad bought back popicle sticks from Switch Espresso.
We set up a hot glue gun station at the coffee table.
First we needed to make some strong stick shapes for the bridge. Dad showed us how to make a triangle shape. And the main walls. He left us to do it with mum watching.
We made heaps of triangles then we had to attach them to the wall bits. Unfortuneatly I burnt myslef with the gun and it was sore.
Once the bridge was all finished we had to test it's strength.
First dad gave me some of his dumbells to test it. They were 3kgs each. It held them. Next we put on some milk bottles. It held. That was 6kgs now. Then we put on a gas canister. It held. That was over 10 kgs now. Finally I sat on it to break it.
What did I learn? I learnt that the bridge was strong even though it did't look it. The triangle shapes gave it strength and made it stable. My sister made one too and her one held her whole body weight. She could sit on it.
I hope you enjoyed reading my blog about a fun activity to do.
Hi Duke. I can't wait to see a picture of the final product. Are you using your knowledge of bridges from last year? What type of bridge are you building?
ReplyDeleteHi Duke, This sounds like a great project to work on with your Dad. Im pleased you have set up a station to use the hot glue gun, that will give you somewhere safe to work on your bridge. I'm looking forward to your updates. Are you going to add photos as you go along. Amazing work. You have a super great day too!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Becky it has been very fun working on the bridge i will put some more work on it soon. have a amazing day. :>
DeleteHi Duke,can't wait to see the finished product. I was pleased and happy to hear you are doing this with your Dad. This lock down has certainly brought families closer together. Family is everything, keep having fun and stay safe.
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