This Bridge Building STEAM Challenge engages students in engineering, forces, problem‑solving, and design thinking as they plan, purchase materials with a budget, and construct a bridge to meet criteria and hold weight. Includes a teacher slide deck, student outline, and rubric so you can run this activity immediately with minimal prep. Ideal for science, physics, engineering, and STEM/STEAM units that build critical thinking, collaboration, math integration, and communication skills. Your s