BRIDGE BUILDING PROJECT
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May 2024 - In May, the students were divided in to 8 "Construction Companies" to build bridges using sandwich picks. This is a MATH application project where each group must work together to build the best bridge possible that can hold the most weight under a limited budget. They have to follow building codes, fill out order forms, write checks, and run their construction companies just like a real business. It’s a project that reinforces a lot of math skills, highlights social skills, and emphasizes concentration on details… and most importantly, it’s a lot of fun.
After 3 weeks of building, the exciting time came when the bridges were tested to see how much weight it could bear. On May 24, bridge after bridge after bridge went down. All 8 bridges collapsed and destroyed. But TWO bridges sustained the most weight: 45.9 pounds. Congratulations to Grinch Bridge Company (Faith, Crystal, Sivohn, Kalysta), and L.O.G.A Construction Company (Layla, Olivia, Grace, Aria). * Photographer: Melanie |
