A Bridge too Far
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Description
Each Patrol has to build a bridge
The bridge must span more than 250mm and is wider than 150mm.
Resources
50 x Lollipop sticks,
1 x Roll sellotape,
1 x Ball string,
2 x Sheets of paper,
1 x Pair scissors.
2 x Bench
15 x house bricks
Instructions
The Scouts are asked to build a bridge between the 2 benches.
Using only the equipment provided and tell them it will be tested on completion
When the scouts have started to build, get the leaders to bring in the house bricks and stack them just inside the hut door
(the look on their faces is good)
When the bridges have been built, have the scouts stand well back and have the patrol leader test their bridge with house bricks
The patrol whose bridge holds the most bricks wins.
I have seen a scouts bridge hold 10 bricks.
I have seen a leaders bridge hold 18 bricks (show off with a suspension bridge)
Tags
- Bridge
- construction
- lollypop sticks
Badge Links
- Creative - Activity