STEM Building Bridges

Use these activities to encourage children to read, watch, do play and create as they learn about bridges.

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This plan shows how you can help children learn about the different bridges found along canals and rivers. Use it to guide your learning.

Read what happened to the Macclesfield Bridge on the Regent's Canal.

Watch Charlie and Lucas build beam and arch bridges then have a go at building your own.

A how-to guide for teachers, parents and carers. These notes will help you do the Building Bridges Presentation with your learners.

Do these activities to learn all about the different types of bridges on canals and rivers.

Build and test beam, arch and cantilever bridges. Can you build a suspension bridge?

Try the yoga bridge pose to make your body into the shape of a beam bridge.

Colour outside of the lines to complete the bridge drawing.

Last Edited: 13 August 2024