Da Vinci Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge
Explore the world of engineering and creativity with the Da Vinci Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge. Build a self-supporting bridge inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's designs using only popsicle sticks. Learn about tension, lateral forces, and teamwork. Dive into STEAM topics while having fun constructing and testing your bridge. Watch tutorials, share insights, and discover the legacy of Leonardo Da Vinci in a hands-on project.
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DaVinci DaVinci Bridges Bridges Instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Da-Vinci-Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/ Presentation by T. Tomm 2019 sciencespot.net Logo: https://thayermemoriallibrary.org/steam-logo-1/
What is a DaVinci bridge? It is a SELF-SUPPORTING BRIDGE based on one of Leonardo Da Vinci's designs with NO FASTENERS OR ADHESIVES. Your team will need to WEAVE the sticks together so that the TENSION between the sticks keeps the bridge together and lifts it off the ground. The bridge is strong when it comes to a DOWNWARD FORCE but any LATERAL FORCE (from the sides) may cause it to topple. Moving the bridge while it stands (even slightly) could cause it to fall apart, so be careful and work with your tablemates to create the bridge. Source: https://www.instructables.com/id/Da-Vinci-Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/
Directions Directions Work with your tablemates to build a DaVinci bridge using only the popsicle sticks provided. Instructions available at https://www.instructables.com/id/Da-Vinci-Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/ (or do a Google search to find the page).
Need more help Need more help Let s watch this video to see how they make the bridge Your team may also look for other tutorials online. Share the good ones with your teacher!
Discuss It Discuss It Were you able to make the bridge? If so, how many sticks did you use all of them? What was the hardest part of the challenge? What might have made it easier bigger or smaller sticks, longer or shorter sticks? Could you use other materials? If so, what should we try?
Scientist Spotlight Scientist Spotlight Who was Leonardo DaVinci? What did he invent? Would you consider him an artist or scientist? What questions might you ask him if you could? What STEAM areas did this project involve? Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJboCFa4iVQ
Scientist Spotlight Scientist Spotlight A peasant with little education beyond the basics Who was Leonardo DaVinci? What did he invent? Bridges, flying machines, parachutes, water wheels, cannons, scuba suits + studies of anatomy ? Would you consider him an artist or scientist? ? What questions might you ask him if you could? What STEAM areas did this project involve? Science, Engineering, & Art
Going further Go to mrstomm.com find the PBS Build A Bridge Challenge Science Spot Kid Zone Physics Links to Work with a classmates to complete all four challenges.
