How do columns help to keep a building stable?

We had a great time this week exploring Greek architecture and learning about the different features. We learnt about the columns, the architrave, the frieze and the piedmont and then we decide to explore the idea of the columns and how they are useful. We used different construction items such as jenga blocks and base 10 to investigate how to strengthen a building by using more columns. We tested this by adding a variety of weights to our ‘buildings’ to see how stable they were with different amounts of columns! The children had a fantastic time exploring and investigating - ask them at home where you would find each of the different features of a Greek building!