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- 5th - 8th
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Students apply abstract concepts, such as stress, fulcrums, the law of gravity, and the strength of different geometric shapes. Groups of student contractors operate simulated architectural firms to create strong, economical bridges. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students examine the bridges of Washington State. They focus on the suspension bridge between Tacoma and Gig Harbor. They see how three different types of bridges work by rotating students through bridge stations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine various types of bridges. They conduct Internet research, view a demonstration, and design and construct a bridge out of newspaper that supports as much mass as possible. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students discover the contributions of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Ruby Bridges in the Civil Rights Movement. Books and recordings are used to help students explain how important they were in the movement. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students design and build their own balsa wood model bridges. The technological development of bridges, the science principles that apply to bridge building, and the construction techniques and skills necessary for creating a bridge be explored. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students view a film about the Brooklyn Bridge. They examine the construction and historical significance of the bridge. They discover the contributions of immigrants and entrepreneurs in making the bridge possible. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students identify the different types of bridges. Using the internet, they research information on how they are built by completing a scavenger hunt. Locating a specific area, they determine which type of bridge would be appropriate and construct it with the given materials. They diagram the key points of the structure. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students view examples of suspension bridges and discuss their structure. They complete a tension and compression experiment with a partner then perform a similar experiment with books. They discuss engineers and how they design and solve problems. Full Review »
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- 4th - 11th
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Students study the basic artistic styles of suspension bridges. They follow step-by-step instructions to draw a suspension bridge. Students discover volcabulary related to the architecture of bridges. They examine websites of bridges. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study various types of bridges giving special attention to the applications most suited for each classification of bridge. They need to appreciate the use of technology in a historical context and understand the physical laws that guide the application and development of bridges. Full Review »
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