Lab Overview
Students learn about the basics of structural design as they design, build, and test bridges while exploring potential careers. They'll learn about compression and tension, shapes and materials, columns and beams and more.
- Grades: 4th - 8th
- Capacity: 30 students
- Duration: 65 minutes
- Cost: $90
- Offered Tuesday-Friday at 10:15 and 11:45 am
Illinois Learning Standards
The content of this lab aligns with the following Illinois Learning Standards:
- State Goal 11: 11.A, B
- State Goal 12: 12.D
- State Goal 13: 13.A, B
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