Science Museum, London
Making the Modern World: Bridges
Learn all about bridges in this interactive learning module.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Bridges
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...
PBS
Nova: Build a Bridge
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.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Bridges
Labeled illustration of five types of bridges: beam bridge, truss bridge, arch bridge, suspension bridge, and cable-stayed bridge.
Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Bridges
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bridges
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...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Three Arched Bridge at Cannaregio
An image of "The Three-Arched Bridge at Cannaregio", created by Francesco Guardi from 1765-70 (Oil on canvas).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Italianate Landscape With a River and an Arched Bridge
An image of "Italianate Landscape with a River and an Arched Bridge", created by Jan Asselyn, c. 1648 (Oil on canvas).
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Eads Bridge
A combined road and railway bridge which was, when completed in 1874, the longest arch bridge in the world. Extends into St. Louis, Missouri.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Arch of Constantine
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.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Natural Bridge
Natural rock arch. (Once owned by Thomas Jefferson).
Boston College
Digital Archive of Architecture: Roman Architecture
7 pictures of famous Roman architecture in France. No supporting information is included.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: London: Seen Through an Arch of Westminster Bridge
An image of "London: Seen Through an Arch of Westminster Bridge", created by Canaletto from 1746-47 (Oil on canvas, 57 x 95 cm).
PBS
Pbs Kids:activities and Videos: Structures
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.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Aqueduct
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...