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Rating: 4 Breaking Bridges by Pitsco

Pitsco’s Toothpick Bridges activity encourages the design process in the construction of a bridge from ordinary toothpicks and glue. Students see the strength of triangle shapes, trusses, and glue joints as they build their bridges. The bridges are destructively tested by adding loads to the . . . Read More

Rating: 4 Mini Bridge by Pitsco

Using the materials provided, design a toothpick bridge that maximizes efficiency. That is, it holds the maximum load using the least possible amount of materials. The bridge must have a roadbed. It may also have any substructure and/or superstructure you choose. The bridge must be at least 10 . . . Read More

Newest Activities in Toothpick Structures

Rating: 4 Mini Bridge by Pitsco

Using the materials provided, design a toothpick bridge that maximizes efficiency. That is, it holds the maximum load using the least possible amount of materials. The bridge must have a roadbed. It may also have any substructure and/or superstructure you choose. The bridge must be at least 10 . . . Read More

Rating: 4 Breaking Bridges by Pitsco

Pitsco’s Toothpick Bridges activity encourages the design process in the construction of a bridge from ordinary toothpicks and glue. Students see the strength of triangle shapes, trusses, and glue joints as they build their bridges. The bridges are destructively tested by adding loads to the . . . Read More

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Rating: 4 Breaking Bridges by  Pitsco

Pitsco’s Toothpick Bridges activity encourages the design process in the construction of a bridge from ordinary toothpicks and glue. Students see the strength of triangle shapes, trusses, and glue joints as they build their bridges. The bridges are destructively tested by adding loads to the . . .

Rating: 4 Mini Bridge by  Pitsco

Using the materials provided, design a toothpick bridge that maximizes efficiency. That is, it holds the maximum load using the least possible amount of materials. The bridge must have a roadbed. It may also have any substructure and/or superstructure you choose. The bridge must be at least 10 . . .
 
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