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Name of Project: Concrete Bridge Manufacturing Project
Subject/Course: Geometry, Math Models
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Duration: 2 weeks
Teacher(s):Jaclyn Rivera/Santos Ramos Grade Level:10-12
Other subject areas to be included, if any: Algebra, Physics, English, Career Ed
Significant Content
(CCSS and/or others)
Math Models: (1) The student uses a variety of strategies and approaches to solve both routine and non-routine problems. The
student is expected to: (A) compare and analyze various methods for solving a real-life problem; (3) The student develops and
implements a plan for collecting and analyzing data (qualitative and quantitative) in order to make decisions. (A) analyze
methods of payment available in retail purchasing and compare relative advantages and disadvantages of each option;
21st Century Competencies Collaboration
(to be taught and assessed)
Communication
Critical Thinking
X
Creativity and Innovation:
X
Other:
X
X
Student will develop skills with bridges, modern bridge design, pre-stressed and post-stressed concrete beam bridges, teams of
Project Summary
(include student role, issue, students will design and construct a reinforced concrete bridge model from cement, sand, and copper wire to withstand the largest
problem or challenge, action load while minimizing the bridge costs.
taken, and
purpose/beneficiary)
Driving Question
Which bridge design will produce the highest payload, while remaining cost effective?
Entry Event
Guest speaker, UTSA Bridges Competition Team, Army corps of engineer bridge designer or a city engineer, that will discuss the
process of bridge construction for everyday use for passenger vehicles.
Products
Individual: group evaluation forms on teammates
Specific content and competencies to be assessed:
Math- Budgeting and Problem Solving
Team: Oral Presentation, construction, Written Presentation
Specific content and competencies to be assessed:
Critical thinking speaking, presenting, designing
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Engineers- Entry Event
Public Audience
(Experts, audiences, or
Classmates-throughout project, presentations
product users students
STEM/Career Ed teachers- Final Presentations
will engage with during/at
end of project)
Resources Needed
On-site people, facilities: Computer lab, classrooms, library, teachers, librarians
Equipment: computers, Inventor 3d CAD or any design software
Materials: Concrete, metal wire/cables
Community Resources: Donations of materials from local businesses
Journal/Learning Log
Reflection Methods
(Individual, Team, and/or
Whole Class)
X
Focus Group
Whole-Class Discussion
X
Fishbowl Discussion
Survey
X
Other:
Notes: Presentation will include photos of construction, video of stress test, PowerPoint or other video/slide presentation, Donation letter, proposal
plan, and student peer evaluations
a
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PROJE C T
DE SIGN:
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Project: Concrete Bridge Manufacturing Project
Driving Question: Which bridge design will produce the highest payload, while remaining cost effective?
Final Product(s)
Learning Outcomes/Targets
Checkpoints/Formative Assessments
Instructional Strategies for All Learners
Presentations,
Performances, Products
and/or Services
content & 21st century competencies
needed by students to successfully
complete products
to check for learning and ensure
students are on track
provided by teacher, other staff, experts; includes
scaffolds, materials, lessons aligned to learning
outcomes and formative assessments
Bridge Construction I can work in a team to help design, construct,
and Presentation and redesign/repair a bridge.
(team)
1.
2.
3.
4.
I can write a proposal letter for materials and
labor on a project.
1.
2.
I can create a presentation for an audience that
can be market my design and show its’ strengths
and budget well.
1.
2.
Computer design
Bridge construction
Stress testing/Competition of bridge for
strength.
Review of errors/flaws in bridge and
research of corrective solutions.
1.
2.
Writing of Donation Letter to local
businesses.
Written proposal of materials and labor
cost to be given to focus group.
1.
2.
PowerPoint/Video/Slide show of
project.
Written proposal of materials and labor.
1.
3.
3.
2.
3.
Collaborative/
communication
(individual)
I can summarize our group’s proposal.
1.
2.
Short written assignment of experience.
Summary of written proposal.
Expert/teacher modeling.
Computer lab with 3D modeling
software.
Guidelines and rubric for the bridges.
Teacher sample of donation letter.
Professional example of a proposal
plan/letter.
Computer lab for research and writing
of plans and letters.
Online/teacher made examples of the
PowerPoint or videos
Expert/Teacher/Online examples of
written proposal plans.
Computers/laptops
1.
2.
I can gather information from research
and help use it in the design,
construction and proposal of our
project.
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1. Computer research
2. Bridge design and construction
3. Final presentation/proposal
Teacher asked questions/short
writing assessments
Teacher example of written
proposals and completed
assignments.
1. Computer lab
2. Teacher check of project progress
3. Teacher rubric for presentation and
plans.
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Project: Concrete Bridge Manufacturing Project
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Time Frame: 4 Weeks
TUES DAY
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Notes Phase 1: Research, Planning and Design
Civil Engineer/Design
Engineer Presentations
Concrete Bridge
Manufacturing Project
overview
Videos showing bridge
design and competition &
bridge designs gone bad
Students begin bridge
design.
Complete design.
Calculate required
materials to complete
project.
Calculate cost of materials
(small scale).
Class discussion about the
repercussions of bad bridge
design and what constitutes
good design
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Notes Phase 2: Construction
UTSA concrete bridge
competition team
presentation/demonstration.
Begin Construction.
Construction.
Construction.
UTSA mentor “check-in”
with groups.
Construction.
Students assigned a “mentor”
from the UTSA team.
Mentor will review the
teams’ designs and make
recommendations for design
modifications.
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Notes Phase 2 cont.: Construction
Construction.
Construction.
Construction.
Construction.
UTSA mentor “check-in”
with groups.
Complete construction.
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Notes Phase 3: Presentations
Prepare presentations.
Prepare presentations.
Complete required
paperwork and
documentation.
Complete required
paperwork and
documentation.
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Presentations and Load
Tests
Presentations and Load
Tests
Presentations and Load
Tests
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