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Strong as the Weakest Link
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Yakacki, Chris Heavner, Ben Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise |
| Copyright Year | 2004 |
| Description | To introduce the two types of stress that materials undergo — compression and tension — students examine compressive and tensile forces and learn about bridges and skyscrapers. They construct their own building structure using marshmallows and spaghetti to see which structure can hold the most weight. To introduce the two types of stress that materials undergo — compression and tension — students examine compressive and tensile forces and learn about bridges and skyscrapers. They construct their own building structure using marshmallows and spaghetti to see which structure can hold the most weight. In an associated literacy activity, students explore the psychological concepts of stress and stress management, and complete a writing activity. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Physical Science Physics Bending Beam Tension Sky Scraper Structures Mechanics Bridges Compression Tensile |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class VII Class VIII Class IX |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics |
