Posted by ariane.schmidt on Oct 07, 2017; 11:43pm
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/Lessons-Integrating-the-Arts-tp9155p9589.html

I found the bridge construction lesson link you shared to be helpful. Fourth graders at my school study types of bridges, and forces on bridges (shear, tension, torsion, etc). The bridges created in this lesson using popsicle sticks are a helpful hands on visual for students to see the different forces at work in the various bridge designs (arch, beam, suspension, etc). It makes a solid connection for why certain bridges are used in specific situations. I'm thinking we could take it one step further in terms of infusing art into this lesson, by having a bridge decorating contest, visiting online award winning bridges, for design as well as esthetics. Thank you for sharing.