The road to a better understanding of engineering lies with bridges and tunnels. A set of four engaging activities teaches learners about engineering concepts related to construction projects. They perform an experiment to find the strongest building material, create a human arch, determine the best shape for a bridge, and use precise measurements to identify the entrance of a tunnel.

Concepts

engineering design, bridges, bridge design, buildings, building materials, measurement, precision

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class work in the same groups for continuity
  

Classroom Considerations

• For the first activity, the cups of materials need to dry for at least four days
• Each lesson requires a variety of supplies; see the resource for complete lists
  

Pros

• Provides some guiding questions to ask during discussions
• Describes science and engineering connections
  

Cons

• None