In this activity, students will prototype, build, and test bridge designs.
This is a recommended pre- or post-visit activity to Animal Architects enhanced gallery experience at Science World.
In this activity, students will prototype, build, and test bridge designs.
This is a recommended pre- or post-visit activity to Animal Architects enhanced gallery experience at Science World.
Prototype, build, and test bridge designs to explore design differences.
Per Student:
rectangular sheets of paper, uniform in size. One for each student
tape
Per Student Group or Pair:
5 pennies or metal washers
2. Have students place their bridges so that they span a gap between 2 stacks of books, or desktops.
3. Now have the groups compare strengths of the different designs by using coins as measured weights. Place coins, one at a time, on each bridge—first as a stack and then spread out—and record the number of coins that the bridge will hold before it collapses.