{"product_id":"original-polydron-bridges-set-134-piece","title":"Original Polydron Bridges Set - 134-Piece Bridge Building STEM Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Original Polydron Bridges Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Polydron Bridges Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 10-9010) is a 134-piece engineering construction kit from Polydron for children aged 9 and over. It lets children build any of eight bridges, one at a time, and recreate iconic bridges from around the world. Twelve work cards and lesson plans give step-by-step instructions for each build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat bridges can you build with the Polydron Bridges Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 134 pieces come in a wide variety of shapes, shown in a key. The work cards guide children through truss, suspension, cantilever, drawbridge, cablestay, swing and bascule bridges. Polydron describes the set as a chance for budding civil engineers and designers to build and test several types of bridge design. Once the cards are complete, children can go beyond them and experiment with their own creations. The boxed set measures 43 x 31 x 15 cm and weighs 2.6 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports STEM and design and technology work on structures at upper KS2 and KS3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve work cards and lesson plans give teachers a ready structure for a unit on bridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePupils can build, test and compare different bridge designs in small groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe at 70°C, which helps keep shared classroom resources clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives SEND provision and intervention groups a hands-on way into engineering ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives children aged 9 and over a focused building project for home learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step work cards help children work independently and build confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining and positioning the pieces gives regular fine motor practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ended building lets children design and test their own bridges after the set builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting learners with SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Building a bridge lets children see and feel how a structure carries weight, rather than reading about it. The step-by-step work cards break each build into clear, visual stages. Handling and joining the pieces also builds fine motor control, and children can repeat a build as often as they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Polydron Bridges Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in the classroom or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214952731006,"sku":"TA2599","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/10-9010-original-polydron-bridges-set_f9ad6a8c-08b9-4bb7-9dad-2b89230c25b0.jpg?v=1791972114","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/original-polydron-bridges-set-134-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}