Students are presented with a brief history of bridges as they learn about the three main bridge types: beam, arch and suspension. They are introduced to two natural forces - tension and compression - common to all bridges and structures. Throughout history, and today, bridges are important for connecting people to resources, places and other people. Students become more aware of the variety and value of bridges around us in our everyday lives.

Concepts

bridges, compression, engineering, force, suspension, stem

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Additional Tags

arch bridge, beam bridge, compressive force, types of bridges, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, bridge building

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)