At Home: Critical Load
Build a house of cards and see how much weight it can support before it collapses. Use these student instructions and a video by Bridges to Prosperity engineer Avery Bang.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Civil
Topic(s):Structures
Grade:3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Time:30 minutes or less
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