Building Bridges in Applied Geometry

High school students in an applied geometry class spent two weeks learning about design and problem solving by building model bridges. After studying weight limits and strength, students designed and built bridges using only toothpicks and glue.

Each bridge was tested to see how much weight it could hold before breaking. Students then compared the weight of their bridge to the amount of weight it supported to see which designs were the strongest. The project helped students apply math skills in a hands-on and creative way.