All About Bridges – Structures Inquiry

This week we are going to be finding out about Bridges.  These structures are used all over the world and are made from many different materials.  We will be investigating why different bridges are used and what materials make them strong or flexible.

Computer group – click on BUILDING BIG – go to BRIDGE BASICS to find out about different types of bridges and write your notes into your worksheet.

Desk group – you will be reading an information book about different types of bridges and what makes them strong.

Teacher group – you will be researching the different materials used to build bridges.  You will need your information book (Reading Safari) and your worksheet.

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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE – click here and read about our famous Australian bridge.  It turned 80 in 2012.  We will be making a timeline of the building of this bridge.

Listen to this story then answer the questions on your worksheet.  What kind of bridge did the troll live under?