Building Bridges
by Sanjiv Thompson
Students will use engineering practices to build a bridge to see how much weight their bridge will support. This lesson gives students a better understanding of how bridges are constructed and how bridges and designs are tested.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KHEGgEekiLuAul3ikLVLtru2nRlKIpRJ/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Writing Speaking & Listening
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