Time to Test!
To create similar conditions to high winds, we decided to use a blow dryer!
To create similar conditions to an Earthquake, we decided to shake the table and see how the bridges withstand the unbalanced force!
To test if a automobile/vehicle could safely cross our bridge we got a toy School Bus to drive across the bridge!
Last but not least, we wanted to test the durability of our bridges under weight. We got a Mason Jar, filled it with water, and gently laid the Mason Jar horizontally across our bridges since we determined that is a way to distribute the weight evenly. Then, students could test the Mason Jar vertically if their group decided to. We had a lot of fun testing and our bridges did very well!
Next, we will move on to looking at the impact of Weather in all different types of habitats and climates, and figure out why certain natural disasters occur in certain areas!
Keep Exploring,
Ms. Gillis
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