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In this activity, learners build bridges out of newspaper and tape to explore how structures are designed to bear loads. Learners adjust and modify their designs to accommodate a certain amount of weight (books). This lesson guide includes background information, discussion questions, and extensions.
- Under 5 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English, Italian
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- A lot of newspaper (2-4 Sunday papers)
- 6-foot length of tape (or string or yarn or rubber bands)
- Several identical heavy objects (such as textbooks) for weights
- Bathroom or other scale (optional)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Technology
- Construction
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- The Exploratorium; Explor@dome; Labratorio Imaginario Scientifico di Trieste
Source Collection
- Science After School Consumer's Guide
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Exploratorium, 2000
Funding Source:
- Unisys