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    This document outlines a grade 3 final bridge project. Students are tasked with designing and building a bridge with their partner using provided materials like popsicle sticks, straws, and cardboard within a $1000 budget. They must first choose a bridge type, create a blueprint, and get their budget approved. Their completed bridge will be tested based on criteria like supporting weight, allowing boats to pass underneath, and withstanding wind.

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    This document outlines a grade 3 final bridge project. Students are tasked with designing and building a bridge with their partner using provided materials like popsicle sticks, straws, and cardboard within a $1000 budget. They must first choose a bridge type, create a blueprint, and get their budget approved. Their completed bridge will be tested based on criteria like supporting weight, allowing boats to pass underneath, and withstanding wind.

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    Grade 3 Final Bridge

    Project

    Name__________________

    Finlay Bridge has fallen into the river! The city of


    Medicine Hat needs you, a bridge know-it-all, to design
    and build a new bridge!

    Partners: ________________ & _________________


    1. Get together with your partner and decide what type of bridge you want to
    build.

    Arch Bridge
    Beam Bridge
    Suspension Bridge
    Truss Bridge

    2. Once you have chosen your bridge type, you need to create a Bridge
    Blueprint Plan. This is a drawing of what your final bridge is going to look
    like. Use the blank pages at the back of this book.
    What is the bridge going to look like?
    It must have features that we learnt about during our bridge
    experiments.
    Each partner must contribute something to the bridge design and
    building process.
    Keep in mind the materials you will be able to gather and use while
    planning.
    Use your London Bridge is Falling Down booklet to help you remember
    your final project planning already completed.
    Available Materials
    Popsicle Sticks
    Straws
    Cardboard
    Glue
    Plasticine
    Paper Rolls
    Paper
    String

    Budget

    Each group must work within a budget of $1000.00


    Fill out the following sheet to receive your materials and ensure you
    are within your budget
    All the work on your budget sheet must be mathematically correct
    (right addition)
    Your budget sheet must be handed in and approved before you can
    begin building your bridge!
    Final Bridge Project Budget Sheet

    COST TOTAL
    BUILDING ITEMS ($) QUANTITY ($)
    Popsicle Stick L (25
    Pack) $50 X
    Popsicle Stick S (25
    Pack) $40 X
    Popsicle Stick L (Single) $5 X
    Popsicle Stick S (Single) $3 X
    String (1 Meter) $50 X
    String (30 cm) $30 X
    Glue Bottle $50 X
    Straw L (25 Pack) $30 X
    Straw S (25 Pack) $25 X
    Straw L (Single) $5 X
    Straw S (Single) $3 X
    Cardboard L $80 X
    Cardboard S $20 X
    Paper Roll $25 X
    Plasticine (L Chunk) $40 X
    Plasticine (M Chunk) $20 X
    Overall Total ($) $
    Bridge Building Criteria
    (Teacher to check off as bridge is tested)
    1. Your bridge is 30cm long
    2. Your bridge can hold 2kg of weight
    3. A boat that is 8cm tall can go under your bridge
    4. Your bridge deck is 10cm wide
    5. Your bridge is stable
    6. Your bridge can withstand wind
    7. Your bridge is attractive
    8. Your bridge did not cost more than your allowed
    budget to build
    9. You worked effectively as a team to build your
    bridge

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