In this BRIDGE STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process. They will become civil engineers to design and create their own bridge. This STEM activity is easy to implement and a great way to explore force and motion.

Specify a type of bridge (span, arch, suspension, truss) or allow them to choose their own.

✅ What You'll Get ✅

• Challenge Poster
• Description and teacher notes
• Photo examples
• 5 "Talk Like an Engineer" word cards with relevant vocabulary **includes link to Quizlet
• Talk Like an Engineer Poster
• Multiple Recording Options: Graphic organizers (includes digital Google Slides options), 2-page Engineering Report and data collection sheet (includes digital options for Google Slides and Google Docs), and 1-page option
• Rubric and Checklist
• Prototype Evaluation and Comparison
• Types of Bridges + Research Extension Activity

✅ Why You'll ❤️ It ✅

• Easy to implement
• Uses simple materials
• Great for team-building
• Differentiate easily for a wide range of grades

❤️ What Teachers Are Saying ❤️

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students loved this activity! Such a great hands on activity and helped build their background knowledge before being set off to build their own."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students loved this activity. Found it really easy to use with the kids."