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Learning Target/Outcome:What I'll Learn
Learning Target/Outcome:What I'll Learn
I CAN learn the basic design of bridges and which structures are the most stable and efficient in terms of the amount of material used.
I CAN learn the basic design of bridges and which structures are the most stable and efficient in terms of the amount of material used.
I CAN build structures using common materials and explore ways to solve problems when building structures.
I CAN build structures using common materials and explore ways to solve problems when building structures.
I CAN identify the four different types of bridges.
I CAN identify the four different types of bridges.
I CAN use compression and tension forces to support a truss bridge.
I CAN use compression and tension forces to support a truss bridge.
I CAN apply the engineering design process.
I CAN apply the engineering design process.
I CAN use Bridge Designer to engineer a bridge.
I CAN use Bridge Designer to engineer a bridge.
I CAN use K'NEX peices and make a working structure
I CAN use K'NEX peices and make a working structure
I CAN use Fishertecnik and make a working structure
I CAN use Fishertecnik and make a working structure
Challenge
Challenge
Your challenge is to use Bridge Designer to engineer a cost-effective truss bridge that will support a two-lane highway across the river valley.
Your challenge is to use Bridge Designer to engineer a cost-effective truss bridge that will support a two-lane highway across the river valley.
Your challenge is to come up with an accurate estimate for how much it will cost to rebuild a suspension bridge and use your knowledge of triangles and angles to explain your design.
Your challenge is to come up with an accurate estimate for how much it will cost to rebuild a suspension bridge and use your knowledge of triangles and angles to explain your design.
Your challenge is to use Fishertecnik to build models of boats, airplanes, bridges, cranes, and or a simple machine
Your challenge is to use Fishertecnik to build models of boats, airplanes, bridges, cranes, and or a simple machine
Your challenge is to use K'NEX pieces and make a ball machine
Your challenge is to use K'NEX pieces and make a ball machine
Stuff I'll Need
Stuff I'll Need
Bridge Designer Software
Bridge Designer Software
Fishertecnik kit
Fishertecnik kit
PolyBridge (Steam game)
PolyBridge (Steam game)
K'Nex
K'Nex
Sphero BluePrint kit
Sphero BluePrint kit
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
What is a Bridge?
What is a Bridge?
A bridge is a structure that spans a landform in order to provide passage over an obstacle.
A bridge is a structure that spans a landform in order to provide passage over an obstacle.
- Bridges can cross a variety of landforms, such as valleys or crevasses, streets, or bodies of water (rivers or lakes).
- They can be built to accommodate many loads, including cars, pedestrians, trains, bikes, and animals.
There are many different types of bridges. The chosen design depends on several factors:
There are many different types of bridges. The chosen design depends on several factors:
- The length needed
- Whether it crosses over water, a valley, a street, or some other obstacle
- Available materials
- General location
- Potential maintenance
Compression and Tension
Compression and Tension
There are two forces at play in all bridges. Compression is a force that compresses or shortens the object it is acting on. Tension is a force that stretches or lengthens the object it is acting on.
There are two forces at play in all bridges. Compression is a force that compresses or shortens the object it is acting on. Tension is a force that stretches or lengthens the object it is acting on.
Imagine a spring. When you pull it apart, you create tension. If you keep pulling on it, eventually it will snap back. When you push it together, you create compression. If you keep pushing on it, eventually it will buckle.
Imagine a spring. When you pull it apart, you create tension. If you keep pulling on it, eventually it will snap back. When you push it together, you create compression. If you keep pushing on it, eventually it will buckle.
In the drawing below, red represents compression. Blue represents tension.
In the drawing below, red represents compression. Blue represents tension.
Math I will need to know
Math I will need to know
To build structures, the key math concepts needed are geometry, algebra, and trigonometry which are used to calculate dimensions, angles, and load-bearing capacities, allowing for accurate design and construction of buildings and other structures.
To build structures, the key math concepts needed are geometry, algebra, and trigonometry which are used to calculate dimensions, angles, and load-bearing capacities, allowing for accurate design and construction of buildings and other structures.
Career and Real World Application
Career and Real World Application
Architect
Architect
Plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings. Architects can work in the public or private sector, and may also work on restoration projects.
Plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings. Architects can work in the public or private sector, and may also work on restoration projects.
- Construction manager
- Directs and oversees the construction of buildings and other structures. Construction managers ensure that the building meets the architect's design specifications.
Civil engineer
Civil engineer
Plans, designs, and oversees the construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure. Civil engineers also design and build large structures that can withstand any weather conditions.
Plans, designs, and oversees the construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure. Civil engineers also design and build large structures that can withstand any weather conditions.
Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
Structural engineers design, plan, analyze and detail bridge projects. Their responsibilities include inspecting bridges and heavy structures, performing studies, and developing cost estimates for new bridge structure installations and rehabilitations for existing ones.
Structural engineers design, plan, analyze and detail bridge projects. Their responsibilities include inspecting bridges and heavy structures, performing studies, and developing cost estimates for new bridge structure installations and rehabilitations for existing ones.
Surveyor
Surveyor
Measures and establishes the physical boundaries for a structure.
Measures and establishes the physical boundaries for a structure.
Skills to Master:
Skills to Master:
use technological problem-solving skills and knowledge acquired from previous investigations to design and build a strong and stable structure that serves a purpose
use technological problem-solving skills and knowledge acquired from previous investigations to design and build a strong and stable structure that serves a purpose
devise and follow a plan and a process for completing work and tasks
devise and follow a plan and a process for completing work and tasks
monitor, assess, and revise plans to complete tasks and meet goals
monitor, assess, and revise plans to complete tasks and meet goals
Lesson Target/Outcome:
Lesson Target/Outcome:
I can design, construct, test, control, monitor and inspect a bridge, structure or simple machine.
I can design, construct, test, control, monitor and inspect a bridge, structure or simple machine.
Blueprint_Build_Educator_Guide.pdfBlueprint Build allows students to quickly design, build, and test mechanical and structural engineering concepts in the classroom.
Blueprint Build allows students to quickly design, build, and test mechanical and structural engineering concepts in the classroom.
Sphero Blue Print
Sphero Blue Print
Learning Target: I can work with others to generate, discuss and develop imaginative ideas to create a product of the future or an existing one.
Learning Target: I can work with others to generate, discuss and develop imaginative ideas to create a product of the future or an existing one.
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