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Strategy Bridge Build

13–14 yrs

Description

Build a strong bridge with limited materials, captivating teens with cooperative engineering and problem-solving in a thrilling team challenge.

Details

1. Provide 50 straws, tape, and 10 paper clips to teams of 3–4.
2. Plan a bridge to span 30 cm and hold a small weight.
3. Build the bridge in 15 minutes.
4. Test with a toy car or weight.
5. Measure success and compare designs.
6. Discuss structural and teamwork strategies.

Materials

Straws, tape, paper clips, ruler, toy car