Our students in the Bilingual Elementary 6th Grade Course have been learning about bridges and tunnels as part of their studies using the Oxford Discover 6 textbook. As part of this unit, they explored how engineers design structures that are both strong and practical.

To put their learning into action, students worked in teams to design and build their own bridges using popsicle sticks. They carefully considered how to make their bridges stable and durable before putting them to the test.

The most exciting part was the strength test! Students observed how much weight their bridges could support and discussed why some designs were stronger than others. Through this hands-on activity, they developed their problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills while gaining a deeper understanding of engineering concepts.