Summer at GDS: Week 5 Newsletter

MIDWEEK CHECK-IN July 17, 2019 1

CREATIVE CHALLENGES: SESSION 4

JULY 17, 2019

SUMMER AT GDS MIDWEEK CHECK-IN

Creative Challenges: Session 4 Bridges

his week in Creative Challenge camp, our theme is bridges. Campers began the week by learning key vocabulary and basic knowledge about the physics of bridge construction. Each day has welcomed a new challenge that is guided by exploring the Question of the Day, such as, "why do people build bridges," and "what makes bridges strong?" On Tuesday, the group hiked through Roosevelt Island to view its various types of bridges. The highlight of the trip was hiking to the place on the island where the Roosevelt Bridge (a girder or large beam bridge) crosses over the top of the island! On Wednesday, the campers learned about what an arch bridge was, why it is beneficial, and how to make one. They first challenged themselves to build an arch bridge using legos and then in the afternoon they built an arch bridge using a deck of cards! It was very challenging, but the campers came up with some great creations! The week will culminate with team challenges and a showcase of the many bridge models built throughout the week.

JULY 17, 2019

SUMMER AT GDS MIDWEEK CHECK-IN