Lesson Plan

STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge

Fun STEM Project

In this lesson, students will engage in a hands-on STEM project where they will work in teams to design and build a bridge using simple materials. This activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, making it an exciting way to apply scientific principles in a practical context. By participating in this project, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of engineering concepts.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Team Formation and Planning

10 mins

Step 3

Building Phase

20 mins

Step 4

Testing and Evaluation

5 mins

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Lesson Plan

STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Team Formation and Planning

Step 3

Building Phase

Step 4

Testing and Evaluation

Step 5

Closure

Worksheet

Discussion

STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge

Tess Jarvis