Virtual+Bridge+Simulation

=Virtual Bridge Simulation=

2) Build a basic simple bridge to become familiar with the functions and tools of the WPBD program. 3) Build a bridge using the templates from the design set up wizard. These may be standard or arch abutments and of differing elevations. 4) Test their design and bridge performance using the animation feature on WPBD. 5) Evaluate their bridge performance and re-design it if necessary. 6) Reflect upon the design and task completion process using the class WIKI. || Please identify opportunities for differentiation.
 * Title: ||< Virtual Bridge Simulation ||
 * Subject: ||< Applied Technology ||
 * Grade: ||< Six ||
 * Time Frame: ||< 2 - 4 Days ||
 * Summary: ||< **Challenge:To Design a virtual bridge using the West Point Bridge Designer software for the least cost and most strength.** ||
 * Tasks ||< 1) Learn the basic functions and tools unique to the West Point program.
 * Objectives: ||< * Acquaint students with the basic design process.
 * Reacquaint students with basic cooperative task completion skills.
 * To provide students with an authentic experience similar to that of an engineer or architect. (Building the strongest possible bridge for the least cost).
 * Provide students with an opportunity to share their design experiences digitally.
 * What specific objectives does this activity/lesson project meet? ||
 * Assessment: ||< Students will be evaluated on their cooperative/teamwork skills. Their reflection on the activity, and their behavior and effort during the activity.
 * Cooperative skills
 * Acknowledge process involved in accomplishing the task
 * identify elements brainstorming
 * what happened & what you changed to improve your design
 * post-activity - given the opportunity, what would you do differently next time to improve your design? ||
 * Resources: ||< * Westpoint Bridge designer program software. Computers, WIKI- Space pages. Classroom space. ||
 * Examples: ||< * Links to teacher or student examples. ||

Discussion:
Use the Embed Widget tool to add a Discussion Area widget. Bump the number to 100. This will take the comments from the discussion tab and add them to the bottom of the page. This will encourage teacher reflection and modification.