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In this lesson, students explore the state of infrastructure in the United States. Using bridges as a lens, they are presented with the challenge of d...
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In this lesson, students take a closer look at beam bridges—one of the earliest forms of bridge construction—and the most common design. As they e...
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In this lesson, students explore arch bridges—one of the earliest bridge designs—and because of its beauty and strength, a design that has stood t...
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Suspension and Cable-Stayed Bridges
In this lesson, students explore the last two bridge designs— the suspension bridge and the cable-stayed bridge. While these bridges both use cables...
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Bridges can have a major impact on the people and communities. In this lesson, students explore some of the economic impacts bridges have had in our s...
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Putting It All Together–Decision Models
In this lesson, students will use the knowledge they have gained through their research, investigations, and classroom discussions to compare and cont...
Journal
Connected Science Learning July-September 2018
Volume 1, Issue 7 Making Experiences That Inspire STEM Learning ...
NSTA Press Book
Packaging Design, Grade 6: STEM Road Map for Middle School
Packaging Design outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines...
NSTA Press Book
Improving Bridge Design, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School
What if you could challenge your eighth graders to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure by designing bridges that last longer? With this volume in...
NSTA Press Book
The Power of Assessing: Guiding Powerful Practices
The Power of Assessing will show you how to use authentic assessments as a dynamic teaching tool. But this book doesn’t just describe ways to evalua...
By Lisa M. Nyberg, Julie V. McGough