Types of Bridges Worksheet

Students compare bridge diagrams, read about real examples and answer comprehension questions. An answer sheet accompanies the reading activity.
Grades
Grades 3–4
Pages
4
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Jun 01, 2022

Subject
Science
Topic
Types of bridges, Bridge diagrams
Resource types
Worksheets
Answer key
Included
Standards
RI.3.1

Product description

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This resource is a Types of Bridges Worksheet.

Students will see a poster with 8 types of bridges. They will read a 1-page passage about these bridges then they will answer 8 comprehension questions.

Answer key included.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Compare the bridge labels and structural features shown in the diagrams.

  • Identify the main idea and purpose of the passage.

  • Distinguish a statement of fact from an opinion.

Teaching tips

  • Compare the labeled diagrams before reading the passage.

  • Use the comprehension questions to discuss main idea, purpose and fact versus opinion.

  • As an extension, investigate a local bridge using a reliable reference.

Skills covered

  • Diagram comparison — identify visible beams, arches, cables and trusses.

  • Reading comprehension — identify the passage’s main idea and purpose.

  • Fact and opinion — explain why a preference about a bridge is an opinion.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • RI.3.1

Core concepts

  • Bridges

  • Structures

  • Reading comprehension

  • Fact vs. opinion

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