Entry Video: How to build a durable bridge

Student Research Guide

Bridges & Forces 2: Beams and Columns

Stress, Strain, Stiffness, and Young's Modulus

Bridge Simulation Game

• Bridge Builder Level 1: Possible Solution

• Bridge Builder Level 2: Possible Solution

• Bridge Builder Level 3: Possible Solution

Student Research Resources

• Bridge Basics

• PBS BIG Lab

• Why are bridges so strong?

• Problem Solving Process Diagram

Entry Video: K'NEX Bridgee

Making Strong Structures

Draft Paper

Resources for Activity 1

• K'NEX Set

• Book 1 for Chesapeake Bridge (p. 4-9)

Resources for Activity 2

• Skill Builder Challenge 5C

• Reader 5: Making Strong Structures

• 1-2 pieces of draft paper per student

• Pencils

• 15 K’NEX Rods (any length)

• 15 K’NEX Connectors (any type)

• Problem Solving Process Diagram