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STEAM Fusion Plan

Students will collaborate to design, build, and test a simple bridge model applying engineering principles, art aesthetics, and physics concepts, then reflect on their process.

This lesson fosters cross-disciplinary problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, helping students see real-world connections between engineering, art, and physics while developing critical thinking and communication skills.

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Prepare Materials & Review Slides

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Goal Setting

10 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm & Plan

10 minutes

Step 3

Construction Phase

15 minutes

Step 4

Testing & Reflection

10 minutes

Step 5

Share & Debrief

5 minutes

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STEAM Fusion: Bridge-Building Challenge

Design Thinking Process

Challenge Overview

Key Physics Concepts

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Next Steps: Brainstorm & Plan

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Journal

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