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Title: Engineering a bridge using spaghettis to teach about balanced/unbalanced forces (4th grade)
In this workshop you will work in small teams to build a bridge using spaghettis and test it using different masses. We will explain how the building structure is affected by forces using science concepts (balanced/unbalanced forces). In addition, we will connect this engineering activity to children’s literature for the engage section.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2121351
PAR ID:
10562478
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Corporate Creator(s):
Editor(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
ELIPSE 10
Date Published:
Edition / Version:
2024
Volume:
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Issue:
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Page Range / eLocation ID:
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Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
science/engineering education
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Size(s):
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Location:
Gainesville, GA
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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