Challenge your students to design and construct a tooth-pick bridge. Students apply physics concepts to construction and win a $250 gift certificate to use for products for your classroom.
The rules are simple! To participate in contest:

  • The bridge must be made of tooth-picks and white school glue.
  • The bridge must have only two supports.
  • The design must be able to hold three full 12oz. cans of soda in the center.
  • The longest distance between the supports win!

Email your picture and validation statement to bridgecontest@teachersdiscovery.com . Your entry will be posted on our website.

Buy really cheep tooth-picks and glue from us or use your own.

SGK103 6,000 tooth-picks and 8oz. bottles of white glue...$6.00

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