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Bridging the Gaps
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Goode, Jonathan S. Friedrichsen, Joe Mach, Natalie Valenti, Christopher Lander, Denali Carlson, Denise W. Zarske, Malinda Schaefer |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Description | Students are presented with a brief history of bridges as they learn about the three main bridge types: beam, arch and suspension. They are introduced to two natural forces — tension and compression — common to all bridges and structures. Students are presented with a brief history of bridges as they learn about the three main bridge types: beam, arch and suspension. They are introduced to two natural forces — tension and compression — common to all bridges and structures. Throughout history, and today, bridges are important for connecting people to resources, places and other people. Students become more aware of the variety and value of bridges around us in our everyday lives. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Physical Science Beam Tension Compressive Force Arch Bridge Beam Bridge Suspension Bridge Bridge Types Force Bridge Compression Tensile Tensile Force Suspension |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT15M |
| Education Level | Class VI Class VII Class VIII |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics |
