Toys
STEM Structures: Buildings & Bridges
- Item Number
- 265
- Estimated Value
- 30 USD
- Sold
- 20 USD to ac242c595
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Get the STRUCTURES: Buildings and Bridges set and learn all about buildings and how they literally support our lives!
Construct different types of bridges and find out how their architecture design provides massive weight support. Discover all the types of forces applied and how engineers manage to reduce their effects.
Build 9 working models such as a house, a pyramid and various types of bridges: beam, arch, truss, cable-stayed and suspension bridge.
You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A Quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge!
Conduct thorough experiments and discover:
- how triangulation provides strength on a building;
- what are the main types of forces acting on structures;
- how do trusses work;
- what are the major types of cable bridges.
STEM Structures: Buildings & Bridges
Learn all about buildings and how they literally support our lives
Encourages interest in engineering, architecture, building planning, bridge building, physics
38-page booklet with theory, experimental activities, quiz and building instructions
Full-color images, drawings and interesting facts.
Thought-provoking building challenges and exercises.
Provision to write, note results and draw conclusions.
9 working models to build: house, a pyramid and various types of bridges: beam, arch, truss, cable-stayed and suspension bridge
Models built one at a time with the same parts
Recommended for ages 8-16+
Item Special Note
Item to be picked up at La Ballona Elementary. If the winning bidder would like this shipped, additional shipping charges will be added.
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