Bridges and Earthquakes
Grade 6 · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how earthquakes can damage bridges and describe one way engineers design bridges to withstand earthquakes.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
Quake-Proof Bridge | National Geographic
Practice Questions
9 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the shaking of the ground during an earthquake can damage a bridge. Describe how steel towers help a bridge withstand the forces of an earthquake. Explain how dampers inside the towers of the Akashi Bridge help protect it from earthquake damage.”
Complete Lesson Package
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