Subject: Engineering, Physics, Civil engineering, Material engineering
Timeframe: 50 minutes
Target Audience: Children at the age of 8 - 12 years
Objective: 
  1. to instruct students on the engineering concepts involved in building bridges, as well as the many types of bridges, their parts, and the forces acting on them.
  2. to inspire students to use critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills when creating buildings that can resist various loads and strains.
  3. to instruct students about the characteristics of various materials used to build bridges, such as their strength, weight, and resource management.
  4. to encourage kids' teamwork and cooperation as they design and construct their bridges together.
  5. as they present their concepts and ideas to their classmates, to help kids improve their communication and presenting abilities.
  6. To give children a practical, engaging learning experience that piques their interest in engineering, math, and science and inspires them to pursue it.
New Keywords: Load, Stress, Durability, Deck, Tension, Compression, Force
Bridge types: Arch bridge, beam bridge, suspension bridge, cable-stayed bridge, truss bridge, cantilever bridge, movable bridge
Structural components: Deck, abutment, pier, column, girder, truss, cable, stay, anchor, etc.
Materials: Concrete, steel, wood, aluminum, composite materials
Design considerations: Load capacity, deflection, stability, wind resistance, seismic resistance, durability
Materials that we provide: 
  1. Clay
  2. Popsicle sticks
  3. Barbeque skewers
  4. Plastic straws 
  5. Rigid foam 
  6. Toothpicks
Other tools and equipment:
  1. Glue gun
  2. Glue tack
  3. Rubber bands
  4. Sellotapes / Duct tapes
  5. Wood glue/ Binder gum
  6. Strings 
  7. Scissors 
Background Knowledge
Famous bridges in the world:
  1. Golden Gate bridge - USA
  2. Tower Bridge - England
  3. Nine Arch Bridge - Sri Lanka
  4. Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge - Japan
  5. Sydney Harbour Bridge - Australia
  6. Si-a-se Pol - Iran
  7. Brooklyn Bridge - USA
  8. The chapel bridge - Switzerland
  9. Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The Lesson Breakdown
Part 1: Basics of Bridge-Building
Part 2: Build your ideal Bridge
Extension: 
After the bridge has been tested, have a discussion about the design and construction of bridges, emphasizing the significance of safety precautions such load restrictions and routine maintenance. Teach children to consider the causes and effects of a bridge crumbling or collapsing.