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Bridges Activity Packet with Popsicle Stick Bridge Project

Bridges activity packet with informational readings on what a bridge is, early building materials, and types such as suspension and cable-stayed bridges, followed by reading questions and a bridge review.
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Cover of the bridge science and literacy activity packet from KP Classroom, with printing instructions
Packet cover and instructions to print from page 2
Introductory bridge reading explains what bridges do, early building materials, and modern construction
Opening reading about bridges and their history
Bridge reading response asks five questions about definitions, early bridges, materials, and appearance
Five response questions for the opening reading
Bridge design reading introduces site factors, construction, three load types, tension, and compression
First bridge design reading: loads and forces
Bridge design reading lists 12 selection factors and compares span lengths for different bridge types
Second bridge design reading: selection factors
Bridge design response asks for three load types, force definitions, and eight bridge selection factors
Response questions for both bridge design readings
Bridge parts reference labels the deck, bearings, pier, foundation, and abutment in diagrams and photos
Reference page identifying bridge parts
Bridge vocabulary activity asks students to choose four words they learned and write their definitions
Vocabulary response for four student-selected words
Bridge types reading describes beam, truss, cantilever, arch, suspension, and cable-stay bridge designs
Overview reading introducing six bridge types
Beam bridge reading explains supports, steel and concrete materials, and bending under traffic loads
Detailed beam bridge reading and force diagrams
Grades
Grades 2–6, Elementary, Middle School
File type
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Preparation
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Science, Technology, Engineering
Topic
bridge, engineer
Resource types
Projects, Activities
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What's inside this resource

This " Bridges Activity Packet with Popsicle Stick Bridge Project " teaches students about bridges and engineering in a fun and interactive way, with many reading, drawing and puzzle activities.

These activities are designed for kids at all levels between Grades 2 and 6. Please note that not all activities in this packet will meet your class' particular levels, but there should be enough variation in the resources from your high flyers to those that are more challenged.

The packet also includes a Popsicle Bridge Project for students.

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Learning objectives

  • Explain what a bridge is and what materials newer bridges are made of
  • Identify bridge types from pictures and descriptions

Skills covered

  • Informational reading — answering questions from short passages about bridges

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Suspension bridge
  • Cable-stayed bridge
  • Arch bridge
  • Bridge materials

Topics

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