Young scholars demonstrate tension and compression using real world examples. In this forces activity, students demonstrate tension on a suspension bridge. They demonstrate compression on different roof designs.

Learners build a model of a suspension bridge and test the amount of weight it will support. In this engineering lesson, students study types of bridges and attempt to construct a suspension bridge shown in a diagram. They use string and...

Students study bridges and design and build their own. They explore different types of bridges and build a basic beam bridge in pairs. After creating their beam bridge, they design a truss bridge and then build a suspension bridge and...