Engineering

We're exploring the building process using toothpicks, marshmallows, and glue. We have just a few meetings this term, but hope to get out to look at some bridges around town and hear from a structural engineer.

• November 26—Introduction, begin preliminary structure

• December 3—Create bridge or tower with toothpicks and marshmallows

• December 10—Bridge and tower building

• December 17—Bridge and tower testing

• January 7—Begin larger bridge project with companies, design requirements, economic restrictions

• January 14—Begin bridge design

• February 4—Complete bridge design

• February 11—Begin bridge building with glue and toothpicks

• February 18—Mid-Winter Break

• February 25—Continue building

• March 3—Play Practice

• March 10—Continue building

• March 17—Complete bridges

• March 20—Second term presentations, bridge testing