Model Bridge Project

To Get to the Other Side - Bridges

Driving Question:

How can we design and create the best type of bridge that can cross the Puyallup river? 

Stage 1 - Research 

Step 1 - Pick a Topic: 

• History of Bridges
• Main Types of Bridges and their Uses
• Famous Bridges
• Different Types of Truss Bridges 

Step 2 - PowerPoint Presentation: Once your group has your topic you can start your research. Each PowerPoint presentation should include the follow:

• Title page
• 4-6 slides - main points
• Picture as the background
• 5-10 min. 

Step 3 - Present your PowerPoint. Make sure you have enough information to orally expound on your main points. 

Step 4 - Using the information learned from the presentations, pick the best type of bridge for your project! 

Resource List: Here are some resources to help you start your presentations. 

• Wikipedia Bridge Info
• Bridge Basics
• How Bridges Work
• Elements of Bridge Design
• Bridge Construction Overview
• Bridge History
• Bridge Building Simulation
• Bridge Dictionary
• Structures and Shapes
• Bridge Terminology
• Bridge Engineering Software
• Bridge History Time line
• Building BIG Bridges
• Garretts Bridges
• 5 Steps to building Bridges 
• Model Bridge Destruction
• Balsa Wood Bridge: 202 Pounds 
• Wood Bridge Holds 135lbs 
• Tips on a Popsicle Stick Bridge 
• Bridge Project 
• Balsa Wood Bridge 
• Make a good balsa wood bridge 
• Balsa Wood Bridge: 202 Pounds 
• Bridge Theory