December's D-Lab Bridge Project
The students in our MIT D-Lab STEAM collaboration at the JFK
Elementary School really loved the final bridge-building project we did in December! The kids had a design
challenge to prepare them for real world application. This challenge helped prepare students to face our current
economic challenges. When given
this type of opportunity to learn real life skills, students will ultimately
make these types of amazing contributions to our society!
The JFK
students created these bridges by first interpreting different paintings featuring
bridges. They identified types of
bridges and elements of bridge structure, such as beams, arches, and suspension
wires. They then connected the
concept of triangulation to the use of triangles in trusses. Finally, the
students had to explore and demonstrate tension, compression, and balance!
The JFK students did unbelievable work! Take a look at some of their awesome
handmade bridges!
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