Overview
Building Bridges ONLINE for Grades 7-8-9
Two week ONLINE camp
Member $850 / Non-Member $900
The Bay Area is known for its many iconic bridges. In this online program, you will learn about different types of bridges, including truss bridges like the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and suspension bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge. Using provided materials, you will practice using the engineering design cycle to design, build, and test a variety of bridges. Finally, you will take the role of a lead engineer and develop your own design using the principles you have learned and skills you have gained.
What You Will Need at Home:
● Materials that will be delivered directly to your home● A large flat surface with newspaper or covering to work on near an electrical outlet for using the glue gun
● Access to water and a safe place to test bridges, using a bucket of water that can hang from a 50 cm bridge placed between two tables or chairs (bucket provided by The Lawrence) and a towel or blanket to put under a bucket of water
● Please have at least 4 heavy objects such as textbooks