Bridge Challenge Process
Work together with your group in creating an ongoing Google Doc title "Bridge Challenge" that you will share with me your answers. One document can be turned in for each group. Please write your answers using your own terminology- not just copying.
My email is [email protected]
My email is [email protected]
STEP 1: Research and define the four types of bridges:
Define these bridge types in your ongoing Google Doc.
1.) Beam-
2.) Truss-
3.) Arch-
4.) Suspension-
Define these bridge types in your ongoing Google Doc.
1.) Beam-
2.) Truss-
3.) Arch-
4.) Suspension-
When you are finished discovering the different kinds of a bridge. Each student will comment on today's blog, Bridge Types.
STEP 2: Build your REAL suspension bridge using classroom materials.
See the challenge HERE, and answer the questions when complete. I only need one Google Doc per group. Title this doc Suspension Bridge and list your names.
A great website for help.. Visit PBS!
See the challenge HERE, and answer the questions when complete. I only need one Google Doc per group. Title this doc Suspension Bridge and list your names.
A great website for help.. Visit PBS!
STEP 3: What are the forces that effect bridges? Research and define these terms and include them in your Google Doc:
Check out this website to help: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html
1.) Compression-
2.) Tension-
3.) Torsion-
4.) Shear-
Check out this website to help: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html
1.) Compression-
2.) Tension-
3.) Torsion-
4.) Shear-
When you are done discovering the forces that act upon a bridge, watch the video and comment in today's blog, When a Bridge Fails.
STEP 4: Find a bridge that is currently built in the world. Copy the image into your Google Doc. Identify and define the parts of the bridge. The picture must look differently than the image above and NOT already have the parts identified.
STEP 5: Take a break and have fun on these links:
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-build-the-bridge/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/challenge/index.html
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-build-the-bridge/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/challenge/index.html
STEP 6: The materials and the shape of the structure determine how strong the bridge is. Research the materials and shapes used and then answer the blog post.
Check out this website to help:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/materials.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/shapes.html
Check out this website to help:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/materials.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/shapes.html
Now, it's time to build YOUR bridge!
The following documents will guide you in construction. No groups will be building duplicate bridges. Let Ms. Fiedler know which bridge your group is building and your K'Nex will be provided to you.
IN CONCLUSION:
If Math counts and Science matters, then Technology is the innovation and application of everything that counts and matters. Believe it or not, you have used both Math and Science to solve a real world problem, while having fun. Think about the things you have done along the way. You can now identify four different types of bridges as well their unique design principals. Taking on the role of a civil engineer you experienced the realistic simulation of designing and strength testing your own bridge. Finally you conquered the ultimate test by constructing a bridge of your own design. You stress tested it, as well as found out how much weight it held per one ounce the bridge weighs.
If Math counts and Science matters, then Technology is the innovation and application of everything that counts and matters. Believe it or not, you have used both Math and Science to solve a real world problem, while having fun. Think about the things you have done along the way. You can now identify four different types of bridges as well their unique design principals. Taking on the role of a civil engineer you experienced the realistic simulation of designing and strength testing your own bridge. Finally you conquered the ultimate test by constructing a bridge of your own design. You stress tested it, as well as found out how much weight it held per one ounce the bridge weighs.
Test your knowledge of bridges before you go build... These will be answered on paper... Yes, I know, paper!?! One packet can be turned in from the group. Make sure all group member's names are included on the packet.