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PBS

Pbs Building Big: The Brooklyn Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the construction and some general facts on the Brooklyn Bridge are found at this website. Not incredibly detailed, but a good reference for information.
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Other

Building Mighty Mac

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource highlights the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, a famous landmark in Michigan.
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Building Mighty Mac

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource highlights the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, a famous landmark in Michigan.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Show Me the Money

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the major factors that comprise the design and construction cost of a modern bridge. Before a bridge design is completed, engineers provide overall cost estimates for construction of the bridge. Students learn about...
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Japan Atlas Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
An image and detailed description of the bridge and its construction.
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Other

Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a passage for those who wish to learn through A Midsummer Night's Dream to build bridges between real life concerns and this play, as it was in Shakespeare's time. Gives character profiles and outlines their problems in the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Truss Destruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work within constraints to construct model trusses and then test them to failure as a way to evaluate the relative strength of different truss configurations and construction styles. Each student group uses Popsicle sticks and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Boom Construction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student teams design their own booms (bridges) and engage in a friendly competition with other teams to test their designs. Each team strives to design a boom that is light, can hold a certain amount of weight, and is affordable to...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Design Process: Creating a Stronger Truss

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting project that explores which geometrical shapes make the strongest bridge truss structures. It is a good introduction to the engineering design process. You'll design three different trusses, and use online...
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Other

Thales: Estructuras

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about structures, the types of resistant structures, the basic elements of the structure and bridges. It contains several interactive exercises.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Temple Crossing

For Students 3rd - 6th
Temple Crossing is a fun strategy game for the entire family. Help the explorer as he travels deep into the temple by building bridges, collecting coins, and using power ups along the way! How many bridges can you build before our...
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Curated OER

Pghbridges: Bridge Basics:deck Truss

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of bridge using a deck truss.
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Technovation

Technovation Families (Formerly Curiosity Machine)

For Students 9th - 10th
Technovation provides hands-on STEM activities. Students will watch an inspiring video about suspension bridges. Studentswill create their own bridge that must support at least 15 pennies.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Strength of Materials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the variety of materials used by engineers in the design and construction of modern bridges. They also find out about the material properties important to bridge construction and consider the advantages and...
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of New York

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on New York and take a virtual tour of Manhattan. Visit places of interest such as Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the Central Park Zoo. Uses popups.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Shortest Path

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the bridge built to connect Staten Island and Brooklyn, New York. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Native American Settlements

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the different types of homes lived in by Native Americans throughout America. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Built in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection documents achievements in architecture, engineering, and design in the United States and its territories. Highlights of the collection include windmills, bridges, and buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Balsa Towers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will build their own towers using some of the techniques they have learned. The materials will consist of balsa wood and glue. General guidelines are provided, but the students will have a lot of freedom with their design to...
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Read Works

Read Works: Native Americans Who Discovered America?

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the discovery of America. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Smile!

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ruby Bridges, the first African American to attend a Southern, all-white elementary school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Walking Tall

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ruby Bridges, the first African American to attend a Southern, all-white elementary school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Walking Tall

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ruby Bridges and her experience as the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Structures Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
How does that bridge stay up? What are the forces acting on that column? This site helps students understand how structures can be built by having them build their own. Also provides images of real structures for kids to compare with...

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