Bridge Project

Explore topics at play in real-life bridges be fore building a model of your own!

Introduction

1. Intro Video

The intro video explains some background of the bridge project and how it relates to the real world.

2 min

2. Academic Video

We use fun demonstrations to teach about different topics at play in bridges such as Force, Stress, & more!

2 min

3. "How To" Video

Tune into the how to video to find tips, examples, and even obstacles to avoid when designing and building your bridge.

3 min

4. Testing & Evaluating

In this video, we walk you through just how to go about testing your bridge when you are all finished building!

2 min

5. Bonus Video

Tyler Bell from CVL Engineering shares his story about why he wanted to become a civil engineer and what he does now!

1 min

Before class...tune in here!

Project Tips

Before leading a project, please check out this quick video which goes over some helpful tips and things to keep in mind while working on the activity with your classroom.

3 min

& check out these resources:

Lesson Plan

Details process for how to lead activity with class.

How-To Sheet

Step-by-step sheets for students to reference.

Activity Guide

Supplemental worksheet to complement project.

Example

An enlargened picture of a good example

Quiz

Ensure students comprehend the at-hand topics!

Answer Key(s)

Answers to the Activity Guide & Quiz documents.

Template

Some of our favorite designs to model after.

Questions? Please email to see sample lesson plans and more!

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-1

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ETS1.A

AZ ELA / Literacy

5.W.7 , 5.W.8

AZ Mathematics

4.MP.2 , 4.MP.4 , 4.MP.5 , 3-5.OA

21st Century Skills

Learning Skills, Literacy Skills, Life Skills

TEKS

Scientific & Engineering Practices
1.6-8-A, 1.6-8-B, 1.6-8-C, 2.6-8-A, 2.6-8-C, 3.6-8-B, 4.6-8-C