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Structures around the World

Structures around the World

This set of hands-on activities from the Exploratorium addresses the physics and engineering of structures such as bridges and cantilevers. The site contains a photo gallery and multiple activities to demonstrate the concepts of building out, building to scale, and building bridges. Each activity includes time and preparation guidelines, a materials list, and teacher tips. The site is geared towards elementary school aged students.... Show More
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stem education, workforce development, technician training, advanced technological education
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
No

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