Balancing bridges

1. Intro
   • Explore concepts of leverage, cantilevers, fulcrum points, and more
2. Prompt
   • Start with two planks 8-16 inches apart. The space between is your “river”
   • Build a bridge without piers or supports
   • Give students 10-15 minutes to build
   • Let students walk around and see their peers’ work
   • Allow them to share about their process
3. Skills Developed
   • Understand the power of multiple iterations
   • Students will develop patience and can-do attitudes that will improve their performance in other subjects, sports, and homework completion