Bridges

Level: 1

Requirements

• Define the following terms:
  • Bridge
  • Aqueduct
  • Falsework
  • Compression force
  • Tension force
  • Bascule bridge
  • Covered bridge
• Describe these six main types of bridge design and give two examples of each:
  • Arch bridge
  • Beam bridge
  • Cable-stayed bridge
  • Cantilever bridge
  • Suspension bridge
  • Truss bridge
• Discover the distance each of the following bridge designs can span:
  • Arch bridge
  • Beam bridge
  • Cable-stayed bridge
  • Cantilever bridge
  • Suspension bridge
  • Truss bridge
• Name the bridge design that can span the longest distance.
• Draw or illustrate the basic design of each of the following bridge types.
  • Beam bridge
  • Arch bridge
  • Suspension bridge
  • Covered bridge
  • Truss bridge
  • Cable-stayed bridge (fan shape)
  • Cantilever bridge
  • Bascule bridge
  • Cable-stayed bridge (harp shape)
• Do the following activities:
  • Watch a video about bridges.
  • Make a list of at least eight notable bridges OR name two bridges that you have crossed and tell what design they are.
• Make a video/multimedia presentation or scrapbook presentation about bridge(s) you have seen.
• Build a bridge using materials such as craft sticks, toothpicks, yarn, thread, and glue.
• Recite John 3:16, then tell how this verse describes Jesus’ role as a bridge between heaven and earth.