Driving through a major US city recently, we saw many bridges. Some were interesting, some really ugly, and a few were very attractive.
I really liked this bridge, and took many photos, as we were stopped in a major traffic jam. A tunnel ahead of us was unexpectedly closed. (Hmmm…tunnels, traffic jams…I definitely see a few more blogs coming.)
What type of bridge is in the photo above? What are the different types of bridges built today? What about bridges of the past? How are bridges designed to support weight? Does the geology and geography of an area influence the bridge design? Covered bridges…definitely another blog about that!
Lots of authentic research, lots of possible authentic projects: building a model bridge; writing about the history of bridges; creating a slide show about famous bridges, why they are famous, and where they are located; creative writing about bridges (Three Billy Goats Gruff might be an inspiration). Actually, how many children’s stories feature a bridge…adult stories…movies…?
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