Topic work in Studio 2

2. Topic work in Studio 2

3. Construction! We had to figure out what this word was all about.

4. Bridges • We used our books, ipadsand computers to research the construction of bridges. We looked closely at the designs.

5. Bridge Engineers • We had to be engineers and design a bridge for Westmere. We included labels on our plans and vehicles that may be needed to help with the build.

6. Our challenge -Newspaper Bridges! There was lots of discussion and sharing of ideas. We had to work as a team! • We had to construct a bridge out of newspaper. The challenge was that it had to be longer than a meter and it had to be strong enough to hold a toy car.

7. Working Together • In lots of our challenges we had to work with others. We had to practise listening to each other and communicating clearly so everyone's ideas were included. We thought of ways to use the newspaper. We rolled and folded and taped and cut! Our team was proud of the end result!

8. Planning and preparing Our challenge- Straw Bridges! Problem solving and persevering It was a challenge to make a stable base

9. House Plans • We looked at blue prints and house plans. We talked about looking at a house from a birds eye view. Our challenge was to highlight and identify different rooms from the plans. We had to look carefully at the plan and highlight different rooms and features

10. House design- drafting and planning We used rulers and graph paper to create our own plans We had to concentrate and stay on task Decision making

11. Our challenge -Farm Design! • We had to create a farm and think about where the road would go. We had to have access for the farmer into each paddock and make sure the animals had water troughs. We needed to add kennels and a shed for the tractor. We could work together or on our own. We had a check list of things to include.

12. Our challenge- Zoo design! • We did some research about zoos using our own experiences of trips to the zoo and from images on the ipad. • We brainstormed a list of important features that a zoo needs to have. • We were mindful of making sure our animals were safe and sheltered, well cared for, and entertained.

13. Building a Zoo! Shelter, Food, Entertainment, Safety…. Check! Sit back and reflect. See if we used the space well We chose interesting materials

14. Keep the goal in mind Teamwork Building a Zoo Thoughtful discussion Decision making

15. Visiting Experts Architects need to be good listeners Architects need to be respectful • Thomas’ dad Richard is an architect. He came to talk to us about what his job involves. He showed us a fantastic slideshow of many of the buildings and stadiums he has worked on They need to be good team players They need to be good at communicating their ideas

16. Design your Fantasy House • Richard challenged us to design a fantasy house. We had to be creative and think of crazy and cool additions. We came up with things like slides, poles, tunnels and pools, chocolate fountains and indoor playgrounds.

17. Our Construction Journal • We are taking photos of the construction taking place around our school. We update our Studio 2 journal each time we notice something new happening. We have photos of the builders and the different machines being used. Come and have a look!

18. We are enjoying our topic this term!