G9 Tech Class #5

Following what we began working on last class, we will continue our Investigation stage for Project 1.


Based on the specific info that we are looking into to learn about bridges:

• different kinds of bridges
• compression
• tension
• what kind of bridge is required for each situation
• how do arches support weight?
• what happens when a load pushes down on a Beam Bridge?
• how do you stabilize a Suspension Bridge?
• How do Cabled-Stayeds Bridges work?
• build some bridges online
• important vocabulary like: piers, span, beams, arches, truss, suspension, cable-stayed
• and more!

Please visit last class' blog entry and browse the suggested start up resources.

1. Tension and Compression 
2. Forces Lab 
3. PBS Bridge Basics
4. NOVA Beta Build a Bridge

+ Research two Famous Bridges focusing on:

• materials
• reason
• benefits
• drawbacks
• design/type
• diferent locations

This research is due: by the end of class today.

Keep working on your Process Journal. You can use this template as a start-up document. Remember to record who makes the journal entry!