Engineering for Kids: Build a Bridge with Straws and Straight Pins - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Straw and Pin Bridge: Using straws and pins, children can build a bridge. Allow the children to experiement with their bridge designs, place the bridge between to stacks of books, and then test the strength of the bridge by setting small objects on top. Children will explore the physics of architecture and will engage in the scientific process. Ages 4-5.
The Effect of Bridge Design on Weight Bearing Capacity | Science Project
In the "The Effect of Bridge Design on Weight Bearing Capacity" civil engineering Project Idea, students build bridges using both straws and wooden sticks and then put them to the test. It's build and break hands-on science and engineering fun! A convenient project kit is available to do this science project. [Source: Science Buddies] http://pinterest.com/sciencebuddies