6th Grade
Sixth grade STEM centers on the study of bridges. During the 6 week course, students will focus their attention on the engineering principles of truss bridges. Students will use West Point Bridge Designer software to design a bridge using the most cost effective materials and construction techniques. Students will also select a bridge of their choice and prepare a PowerPoint presentation focusing on engineering concepts and design features. Finally, students will draw up plans, design, and actually construct a model truss bridge out of balsa wood. In the final days of class, we will load test each of the bridges to failure.