Key Stage 3

Crest bridge building

A team activity for 11 to 16 year olds, where participants must design a bridge to go across the Learning River, considering the client's expectations regarding drainage, sustainability, aesthetics and the environment.

Brick tower challenge

A careers activity for 11 to 16 year olds. It encourages participants to act as small construction companies to plan, design, cost (tender) and construct a tower made from Lego bricks.

Giant tetrahedron

The Giant Tetrahedron, a triangular based pyramid, is an impactful activity for 11 year olds to adults. Participants create a four-metre by four-metre structure using only dowels and elastic bands.

Measuring in 3D

This 90 minutes session consists of a practical activity during which students will measure their classroom and make costing calculations. It also includes worksheet-based maths questions that are in the context of the career of Quantity Surveying.