Invention Convention: Bridges

A fun and interactive STEAM activity in Mrs. Whigham’s middle school Invention Convention class is bridge building.  Students researched famous bridges and studied how lightweight materials can be designed to effectively hold weight. Using only craft sticks and a small amount of tape, students constructed their own bridges and tested them against varying levels of weight. Take a look at what they created - we have some engineers in the making!  Students created a website featuring their creations and a poll to vote for your favorite bridge. Invention Convention is a semester-long elective. Students investigate various inventions throughout history through research and writing, designing, building, and film critique. This hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) is challenging and fun. #WeAreSaintJamesSchool