3rd Graders Become Bridge Builders

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Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops
Third Graders Build Bridges Using Toothpicks and Gumdrops

The third grade classes had an exciting STEM project to design and complete!  The students worked with partners to design a gum drop bridge out of gum drops (or Dots in our case) and toothpicks.  They were tasked to create a bridge that could hold the most amount of weight without crashing.  Each partnership worked hard, used creativity, and showed persistence as they designed, tried out, and then altered their bridges.  Here are some pictures from each class!