Last days of the bridge build

This bridge, a through truss design, was made by a team in period B.

As my classes begin to finish their bridge construction, some unique designs are starting to emerge. It will be interesting to see which of the concepts that the students have developed will hold the most weight, or its live-load. As the students finish the bridge project, the PSSA testing schedule will soon give way to a "more normal schedule."

Upside-down, through truss bridge under construction in period B.

The next unit will have the students explore different aspects of energy. We will use a layered curriculum to explore the different uses of energy as well as its impact through electricity and simple machines. More information about the layered curriculum will be posted in tomorrow's blog.

Update:

Homework:

Due: Part 2 - Pittsburgh Bridges Scavenger Hunt add to your project packet

Period H:  Bridge packet due by Thursday. Layered curriculum for unit G starts today.
Periods A, B, D, and F: Bridge packets are due on Friday after the bridge competition.

Science PSSA April  5th & 6th