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Description

YP work in small groups to build a Da Vinci Bridge.

This can be run as a 45 minute base, if Scouts work it out from written instructions, or a 10-15 minute 'incident base' challenge, if a full model bridge is built for them to copy.

If running as a 10-15 minute base, suggest that they are given a model to copy instead of written instructions.

Risk assessment items:
Be aware of splinters -don't slide hands on rough wood
These will not be strong enough for Scouts to stand on

Resources

Lollipop Sticks or other 'grippy wood' cut to appropriate sizes. (Note that the standard 5 foot Scout 'staves' do not work well for this, as they are too rounded and slippery)
Written Instructions (see attachment)

Optional items:
Screen/Laptop - if showing a video demo
Extra sticks - if providing an example bridge to follow
Timer - if groups are competing to be the fastest
Items to balance on the bridge e.g. small pots, coins

Instructions

1. Split the YP up into small groups e.g. a Patrol or 2 or 3 YP
2. EITHER show this video - https://youtu.be/D7XrneFpZck?si=6Y8cBhndFUO7-LiT, OR set up a pre-prepared bridge for them to copy.
3. Hand out sticks and copy of the instructions
4. YP follow instructions to build bridge
5. If you wish; use a small pot and add coins to see how much weight the bridge will hold.

Follow up options:
- Invite the Scouts to discuss how they worked as a team to solve the problem and how they might improve their teamwork next time.
- Ask the Scouts for their theories as to why the bridge works

Tags

• 1st Knaphill
• 7th Woking
• Da Vinci
• INH
• mini pioneering
• pioneering
• scientist
• teamwork

Badge Links

• Creative - Model
• Scientist - Experiment
• Teamwork - Goal