Engineering Design Challenge: Exploring Structures in High School Geometry

Students explore ideas on how civil engineers use triangles when constructing bridges. Students will apply knowledge of congruent triangles to build and test their own bridges for stability.
Resource ID#: 151277 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Geometry, congruent triangles, bridges, bridge-building, engineering design challenge, EDC, STEM, investigating congruencies
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Project
Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Math

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