Hanging Bridges

Invite students to take their bridge engineering skills to the next level as they explore hanging bridges, including suspension and cable-stayed designs. In this advanced challenge, learners investigate how cables, towers, and anchor points work together to distribute weight and enable bridges to span long distances over waterways. Students are then tasked with designing and building their own hanging bridge that can safely support a car crossing. This more complex build is perfect as an extension beyond standing bridge projects or as a greater challenge for older students, and the hands-on testing quickly becomes a class favorite.

Mini STEAM lessons include all the information needed to complete the STEAM challenge. This instant download is made for students to work independently, with lesson materials focused on student pages that can be finished without direct instruction. All the essential info is easy to access, making mini lessons ideal for independent learning, engagement and family night activities, home explorations, and more. Plus, mini lessons come with marketing templates for flyers and passport options, simplifying the planning of STEAM nights. Not interested in marketing materials? Want your group to complete the challenge together? Check out our digital lessons, which offer more detailed plans perfect for classroom use.