Engineering Bridges with Iggy Peck
by Christina Christina Morales-Cota
Students will listen to the story "Iggy Peck Architect" and create a bridge using available materials to see if it can carry weight. They will explore engineering as they plan, construct, and test their bridge!
Lesson Grade Level
1st GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fmBo2Hl6D3A28cE4dXIgrYb-X7AxZWQK/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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