This lesson will develop a knowledge and understanding of the
basics and principals of bridge design engineering, through the
eyes of the civil engineer, giving learners an in-depth knowledge
in a 'real life context'. The learners will work as engineering
partners to demonstrate the forces of compression and tension, and
learn about three major types of bridges: beam, arch and
suspension.
Broad Outcomes of learning
• Subject knowledge gained and enhanced
• Enterprising skills and attitudes developed (CfE) through
partnership working
• Employability skills enhanced - developed understanding of the
job role of the civil engineer, how teams are formed and
communicate, cooperation
• Confidence gained in working independently and
together
• Knowledge gained applied to own bridge designs in next lesson
Relevance to curriculum
• Supports Primary Science & Technology curriculum and Careers
Education
• Relevance of how forces affect the structure of bridges and how
this knowledge is applied to designs in a real life context