{"id":7337,"date":"2023-08-04T21:19:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T21:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/?p=7337"},"modified":"2023-08-04T21:19:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T21:19:58","slug":"bridge-builders-and-problem-solvers-explore-engineering-basking-ridge-week-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/bridge-builders-and-problem-solvers-explore-engineering-basking-ridge-week-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Builders and Problem Solvers Explore Engineering (Basking Ridge &#8211; Week 6)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, in our Youngsters&#8217; class, campers learned all about different types of engineers and the buildings they create. On Wednesday, they learned about the 7 types of bridge structures and picked among their group the one that they wanted to build. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1727-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1727-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1727-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1727-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1727-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1727-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using hole punches, empty paper towel tubes, yarn, masking tape, carboard, and pipe cleaners, the Youngsters made structures in which a Hot Wheel car could ride on, mirroring a bridge made of steel, concrete, stone, and asphalt that cars could drive on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1721-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7360\" width=\"756\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1721-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1721-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1721-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1721-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1721-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They learned and experienced first-hand the process engineers go through to solve problems and build accordingly. Many of the Youngsters had to use a trial and error method as building was not a straight-forward process. From making cars to making foosball tables, the art of learning from one&#8217;s mistakes was the most important skill they learned in the class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1659-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7338\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1659-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1659-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1659-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1659-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iisummer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSCN1659-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, in our Youngsters&#8217; class, campers learned all about different types of engineers and the buildings they create. On Wednesday, they learned about the 7 types of bridge structures and picked among their group the one that they wanted to build. 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