teaching resource

STEM Investigation Build A Bridge

Updated: 27 Jun 2024

Explore this STEM investigation about the construction of bridges using everyday materials, embedded in a real-life situation.

Editable: Google Slides
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 4 - 6

Curriculum

ACTDEP014

Critique needs or opportunities for designing and explore and test a variety of materials, components, tools and equipment and the techniques needed to produce designed solutions
ACTDEP015

Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques
ACTDEP016

Select and use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and use safe work practices to make designed solutions
ACTDEP017

Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions based on criteria for success developed with guidance and including care for the environment
ACTDEP018

Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively
ACTDEP024

Critique needs or opportunities for designing, and investigate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to achieve intended designed solutions
ACTDEP025

Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques
ACTDEP026

Select appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and apply safe procedures to make designed solutions
ACTDEP027

Negotiate criteria for success that include sustainability to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions
ACTDEP028

Develop project plans that include consideration of resources when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively

teaching resource

STEM Investigation Build A Bridge

Updated: 27 Jun 2024

Explore this STEM investigation about the construction of bridges using everyday materials, embedded in a real-life situation.

Editable: Google Slides
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 4 - 6

Explore this STEM investigation about the construction of bridges using everyday materials, embedded in a real-life situation.

Build a Bridge – Engaging STEM Investigation

This open-ended STEM investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding of materials and the construction of bridges. The students must then plan, build, test and reflect on their design.

This teaching resource includes:

build a bridge investigation explanation
research the facts – types of bridges
plan and create template
testing template
reflect and share template.

Team Work in STEM Challenges

Often it’s a great idea to integrate team work into these STEM Challenges. Students can learn how to effectively communicate with their team members and quickly learn to leverage each other’s strengths and a sense of community. Working in teams also allows for a diversity of ideas and perspectives, which can lead to more innovative and effective solutions. Furthermore, teamwork helps students develop essential interpersonal skills such as leadership, conflict resolution, and time management, preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors in STEM fields.

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Kaylyn Chupp, a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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Curriculum

ACTDEP014

Critique needs or opportunities for designing and explore and test a variety of materials, components, tools and equipment and the techniques needed to produce designed solutions
ACTDEP015

Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques
ACTDEP016

Select and use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and use safe work practices to make designed solutions
ACTDEP017

Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions based on criteria for success developed with guidance and including care for the environment
ACTDEP018

Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively
ACTDEP024

Critique needs or opportunities for designing, and investigate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to achieve intended designed solutions
ACTDEP025

Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques
ACTDEP026

Select appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and apply safe procedures to make designed solutions
ACTDEP027

Negotiate criteria for success that include sustainability to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions
ACTDEP028

Develop project plans that include consideration of resources when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively

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