Mystery #2-Invisible Forces

An engineer is someone who

• uses Legos to build things

• uses engines to build things

• uses Science to build things

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Charles Ellis designed which famous bridge

• The Tobin Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts (MA)

• The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tacoma, Washington (WA)

• The Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco California (CA)

What type of design was the Golden Gate Bridge?

• Suspension Bridge

• Arch Bridge

• Pillar Bridge

What type of force is used with a Suspension Bridge

• A pushing force

• A pulling force

• There is no force on a bridge

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Pick a truss bridge?

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If you were able to complete the Activity to Build A Bridge, what type of bridge did you build? How many pennies used?

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Answer explanation

Be sure to send in your picture of the bridge to Mrs. Lane or Mrs. Lucchesi through Class Dojo!

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If you were NOT able to complete the Activity to Build A Bridge, why not?

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Why was the Tacoma Narrows Bridge nicknamed "Galloping Gertie"?

• The bridge was as strong as a horse

• The bridge was named after Gertie G.

• The bridge would feel like crossing it was like riding a galloping horse.

What type of force is used with a Pillar Bridge?

• A pushing force

• A pulling force

• There is no force on a bridge

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What is one thing in Science that you have learned this year? What questions do you have?

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