FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

WHAT IS A BRIDGE?

OBJECTIVES

• Building team work
• Strategizing
• Building on prior knowledge
• Communication
• Designing/Engineering

Materials we will need:
Straws
Tape
String
Popsicle sticks
Scissors

RULES

• Be respectful
• Listen to your team members
• Share materials
• Work together
• Be safe

STEPS TO TAKE

• Using ONLY the materials at your table, create a bridge in 10 minutes
• It must be able to stand by itself and hold a penny
• Work with your team members
• Think about what ideas work when building
• Have fun!!!

WHAT WORKED BEST?

BEST PRACTICES:

• Collaborative Activities
• Social Relationships
• Whole-Class Meetings
• Group Work
• Working together to solve problems
• Reflection
• Introduction to Engineering design