Year 5 became engineers and mathematicians in their STEM lesson today. They built bridges, ensuring it was strong enough with the materials chosen and within budget.
Year 5 Construct Bridges
Year 5 became engineers and mathematicians in their STEM lesson today. They built bridges, ensuring it was strong enough with the materials chosen and within budget.
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