Investigation – Bridges: Strengthening a Beam Bridge

Investigation – Bridges: Strengthening a Beam Bridge

STEM

Science

Cross-cutting Concepts

Form and Function

Levels of Thinking

Expanding

Resources are categorized by whether they target foundational levels of thinking or levels of thinking that extend past foundational levels (expanding).

Suggested AdaptationS

Check out our guide to adaptations. Adapt for environment, materials, instruction.

General Guide to Adaptations

Environment

Extend the bridge building investigations by adding new constraints and offering additional materials and bridge designs to encourage problem solving.

Interactive Lesson

Materials

Pre-tape materials together as models or for children to use in their designs.

Instruction

Place supports for the bridge and encourage children to focus on the beams.

STEM Ideas/Words

STEMIE Learning Trajectories