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Year 2 science · E.4 · Engineering

Build, test, improve

Build something, test it, then change one part to see what works better.

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  1. Ines wonders: A group builds a tower with straws. It falls when touched. What should they do next?

    • Use longer straws
    • Put tape on top only
    • Add more support at the bottom (right)
  2. Ravi and Amara are curious. A group builds a tower with blocks. It falls down when pushed. What should they do next?

    • Use taller blocks only
    • Make the base wider and stronger (right)
    • Paint the tower red
  3. Sam and Omar are curious. A student builds a tower with blocks. It falls when someone bumps it. What should they do?

    • Use taller blocks instead
    • Make the base wider (right)
    • Add more blocks on top

Tip: Build something, test it, then change one part to see what works better.

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