Hold-the-Load
Students design and build strong, stylish bridges using simple materials like straws and sticks. They analyze costs and compete in a weight-bearing contest, blending engineering, creativity, and teamwork.
- Primary School
In this engaging STEAM project, students take on the challenge of building a functional bridge using everyday materials such as straws, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, spaghetti, and cardboard. Working in teams, they brainstorm structural concepts, sketch designs, and explore how different materials and construction techniques influence strength, stability, and form.
Alongside the engineering component, students conduct a cost analysis by assigning prices to materials and calculating the total cost of their design. This encourages strategic thinking and resource management, mimicking real-world engineering constraints.
The project culminates in a live weight-bearing contest, where bridges are tested to determine which holds the most weight while staying within budget and design criteria. Students are assessed on strength, aesthetics, cost-efficiency, and teamwork, making this project a well-rounded experience that fosters problem-solving, design thinking, and collaboration in a fun and competitive setting.
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- Detailed Project Plan following the Engineering Design Cycle for a Primary School.
- Assessment Criteria for each stage with level descriptors.
- Aligned with American Standards and practices (NGSS, CCSS, & ISTE)
- Access to the Basic ProjoTech App on any web browser.
- Digital Resources and worksheets are allocated to different tasks.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide.
- List of required tools and devices in the school.
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