Teachers should consider how they will provide their student groups with internet access while at the same time providing space for them to create their bridge models without damaging any technology items.  Having your students spread newspapers on the floor and wearing disposable smocks for the construction phase are recommended.  Discussing expectation for your students regarding technology use is also suggested.  For example, students should not be allowed to use a digital camera having just completed their bridge construction due to the glue that is undoubtedly present on their hands.

You will need the following materials to conduct the project:

Phase	Materials Needed
Research	- Printer to print out Research Log
Engineer	- Printer to print out Design Log.
Construct	- Cardboard precut into 90 centimeter by 30 centimeter sheets - Box cutter blade for creating the center hole - LOTS of Popsicle sticks - Thread - Glue (white recommended) - Pre-weighed weights for testing the bridge - Standard golf ball
Test	- Printer to print out the Testing Log - Standard golf ball - High-strength thread; - Standard science weights; and - A picture-taking system (choose one of the two following choices): Choice One: Digital Camera digital camera with either 3½" floppy disks or memory sticks depending on camera; and a graphic manipulation program to convert images to JPEG format. Choice Two: Conventional Camera conventional camera (fully automatic handheld recommended); film; film processing; digital scanner to digitally capture processed pictures; and a graphic manipulation program to convert images to JPEG format.
Report	None required.

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