Bridge Building
Students will build a bridge out of toothpicks or craft sticks by using gum drops, marshmallows, and/or wood glue. The purpose is to have it stay upright between two chairs without breaking.
Students will think pair share what is a bridge and what is its purpose?
Students will watch a YouTube video on the 25 most impressive bridges in the world. Host a discussion on what you noticed about them.
Students will draw their prototype
Students will construct their bridges.
Students will do a reflection paper on what there thinking behind their bridges was before, during, and after completion.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tluUVlZmy5cX7yhhqFj8gW22t8K--gBK/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G)Related Content
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