STEAM Bridge Challenge for Grades 5-8

Get ready to think like an engineer, design like an architect, and compete like a champion!

Registration opens March 1 at 8am. For students in grades 5-8.

In this STEAM Bridge Challenge session, students will dive into the fascinating world of bridge design while putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test. They will explore how bridges are built around the world, examining different styles, structures, and the engineering principles that make them strong and stable.
Working in teams, students will then take on the role of engineers as they plan and design their own bridges, applying real-world concepts to guide their builds. Along the way, they will collaborate, think critically, and innovate as they refine their designs.
The excitement builds as students put their bridges in a playoff-style competition, where each bridge is tested under increasing weight in elimination rounds. Which design will hold strong and come out on top?

This session is led by instructors from Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy, a middle school for grades 6–8, where students learn by doing. Our STEAM-focused magnet program integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through hands-on PBL and experiential learning with a strong emphasis on technology, and workforce development. Through interdisciplinary projects and design challenges, students work together to solve real-world problems, build and test ideas, and think creatively. Learn more at chooseponusridge.org.