After we have completed our exercise about strength in construction, we are now going to start learning about bridges. In class we are going to read a book about a young boy who wants to build a bridge to get to his fort. (Because of copy right laws, I can not copy the book and put it on this page but if you missed a class you can come read it after school. There is also a brief summary in the power point notes.)
After we have read the book as a class, students will then get into groups to to build the different kinds of bridges that the main character thought of building. Here are the different types of bridges: (The file was too big to upload as one document so that is why it is in multiple pieces.)
Engineering: Bridges
After we have completed our exercise about strength in construction, we are now going to start learning about bridges. In class we are going to read a book about a young boy who wants to build a bridge to get to his fort. (Because of copy right laws, I can not copy the book and put it on this page but if you missed a class you can come read it after school. There is also a brief summary in the power point notes.)
After we have read the book as a class, students will then get into groups to to build the different kinds of bridges that the main character thought of building. Here are the different types of bridges: (The file was too big to upload as one document so that is why it is in multiple pieces.)
For homework, students should complete this crossword puzzle and bring it into class tomorrow:
There will be a test on Friday combining these two lessons but don't worry. Just review the homework and notes and don't forget to: