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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Suspension Bridge Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students look at how the forces needed to support a suspension bridge change as the object moves across the bridge. This lab is intended to be used as a companion to a live lab with similar equipment.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Golden Gate Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
The perfect site on the Golden Gate Bridge! PBS provides bridge math, great pictures of before, during, and after the construction of the bridge, and a special section called "Balancing Forces," that demonstrates how the "tension" of the...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Suspension Bridge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Compare the strength and practical uses of beam bridges and suspension bridges. Investigate how the cable contributes to the stability and strength of a suspension bridge.
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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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Other

Terragalleria: Golden Gate Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image 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

Science Kids: Science Images: Suspension Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a common type of bridge known as a suspension bridge. The Clifton Suspension Bridge stretches over the River Avon in Bristol, England. It was designed by a famous civil engineer named Isambard Kingdom Brunel. For more...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in West Virginia: Wheeling Suspension Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
World's first long suspension bridge.
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Other

Fiboro Bridges Brooklyn Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the quality of the bike and pedestrian paths across the Brooklyn Bridge. Also gives articles updating recent improvements to the bridge approaches.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge that reaches over the San Francisco Bay. Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is a well known landmark that attracts a large number of tourists and photographers. For more...
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Golden Gate Bridge

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustration of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge, Afternoon. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge in Fog Seen From Battery Spencer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge With Top Covered by Fog. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Tanker Ship Cruising Under the Golden Gate Bridge in the Fog

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge Seen From Hawk Hill, Afternoon. San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge With City Skyline, Afternoon. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Sailboats, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Windsurfers at Crissy Field, With the Golden Gate Bridge Behind

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge, Sunset. San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.

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