Build a Bridge

As a follow-up to the classroom instruction, use the following links to help you think about, design and build your bridge.

PBS Build a Bridge
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/

Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/science/bridge-structure.html

How Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/bridge.htm

You can try these bridge-building games to help think about design and engineering.

Cargo Bridge 1
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-cargo-bridge

Cargo Bridge 2
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-cargo-bridge-2

Build the Bridge
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-build-the-bridge