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Investigation – Bridges: Constructing a Beam Bridge
Description
Offer children blocks and other small toys and present the problem:
“The animals want to have a party across this river. How can we use these materials to get the animals across the river without them getting wet?”
Interactive Lesson
Materials
Provide a variety of materials including larger blocks/objects for easier grasping and visibility.
Instruction
- Provide a visual of a simple beam bridge (two supports and one beam).
- Model making a beam bridge.
STEM Ideas/Words
Investigation