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Grade 3-5 Collection: Bridges and Beyond

Students will explore building materials (Engineering for Three Little Pigs), the concepts of tension and compression (Human Arch), the strength of shapes (Strongest Shapes), and the art of communication (Tunnel Meetup) as they learn about the basics of bridges, buildings and beyond.

Activity Details

Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Civil
Topic(s):Structures
Grade:3-5
Time:Multiple Day Lessons

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