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Building Bridges

STEAM Lab
2027-02-03 15:30:00 2027-02-03 16:30:00 America/New_York Building Bridges Step into the role of a structural engineer in this hands-on lab. You will work with others to design, build, and test load-bearing structures using simple materials. Ages 8-12 recommended. German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room

Wednesday, February 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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German Township Branch

The Black Forest Room

Step into the role of a structural engineer in this hands-on lab. You will work with others to design, build, and test load-bearing structures using simple materials. Ages 8-12 recommended.

In this lab you will get a short overview of different types of bridges and how they are designed to carry weight. Use popsicle sticks, rubber bands, twine, different types of tape, cardboard, paper, wooden dowels and more to create a bridge between two tabletops. Your team will only have about 45 minutes to build your creation! At the end of the lab, we will do a load bearing test to calculate how much weight it can hold. 

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Technology |

German Township Branch
t.horn@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-271-5144
Branch manager
Theresa Horn
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Features: 2 public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area, outdoor garden and patio

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