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Science Museum, London

Making the Modern World: Bridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about bridges in this interactive learning module.
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PBS

Pbs: Building Big: Bridges

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of resources about bridges that includes basic facts about bridges, challenges faced by bridge builders, famous bridges from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand how different forces affect bridge...
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PBS

Nova: Build a Bridge

For Students 3rd - 8th
This exciting and interactive site illustrates the four main types of bridge building styles. Also contains games and hands-on descriptions. Appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students.
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Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Bridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled illustration of five types of bridges: beam bridge, truss bridge, arch bridge, suspension bridge, and cable-stayed bridge.
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Bridges

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A large collection of beautiful photos of various bridges from around the world! A visual reference for teachers and students. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bridges

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Through a five-lesson series that includes numerous hands-on activities, students are introduced to the importance and pervasiveness of bridges for connecting people to resources, places and other people, with references to many...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Three Arched Bridge at Cannaregio

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Three-Arched Bridge at Cannaregio", created by Francesco Guardi from 1765-70 (Oil on canvas).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Italianate Landscape With a River and an Arched Bridge

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Italianate Landscape with a River and an Arched Bridge", created by Jan Asselyn, c. 1648 (Oil on canvas).
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Eads Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
A combined road and railway bridge which was, when completed in 1874, the longest arch bridge in the world. Extends into St. Louis, Missouri.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Arch of Constantine

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arch of Constantine was erected to celebrate Constantine's victory of Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge. It is situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Natural Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Natural rock arch. (Once owned by Thomas Jefferson).
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Boston College

Digital Archive of Architecture: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
7 pictures of famous Roman architecture in France. No supporting information is included.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: London: Seen Through an Arch of Westminster Bridge

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "London: Seen Through an Arch of Westminster Bridge", created by Canaletto from 1746-47 (Oil on canvas, 57 x 95 cm).
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PBS

Pbs Kids:activities and Videos: Structures

For Students 3rd - 8th
PBS site provides videos and activities are hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Aqueduct

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pont du Gard near Nimes (ancient Nemausus) in southern France. Built by the emperor Antoninus Pius. The bridge spans two hilltops nearly a thousand feet apart. It carries an aqueduct with three tiers of massive stone arches at a...

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