Bridge Challenge Types of Bridges Use the class

Bridge Challenge

Types of Bridges Use the class set handouts on Bridge Basics to fill out the chart in your notebook. SKETCH Truss Beam Suspension Arch PROS CONS

Types of Bridges

Examples of Truss Bridges

Toothpick Truss Bridge Your Truss Bridge will be constructed out the following materials: ● 1 plastic Bag of Toothpicks (approximately 500) ● Elmer’s glue Your bridge will be placed on top of two tables 1 foot apart. Dictionaries will be placed underneath the bridge on either side. You will work in pairs. NO GROUPS larger.

Toothpick Bridge Grading Rubric Write Up Following Directions Cooperation 80 60 40 20 All components of write up are complete Missing no more than 1 component Missing no more than 2 components Missing no more than 3 components Truss bridge built out of only toothpicks and glue Worked cooperatively and respectfully all days of construction 0 4 or more components missing Bridge not built at all or other materials included Worked cooperatively and respectfully at least 4 days of construction Worked cooperatively and respectfully at least 3 days of construction Worked cooperatively and respectfully at least 2 days of construction Group was unable to work cooperatively most days to build a bridge TOTAL ASSESSMENT POINTS _____/240

Paper Tower Challenge Your group will be constructing a tower made out of only 2 pieces of printer paper and 6 cm of masking tape. 1. You can make one support beam that touches the table, but no more! 2. Your tower cannot be taped to anything- it must be free standing

#60 Continued 1. Draw a sketch of your final paper tower design.