Activity (Hands-On)Grades 6 - 8
Forces in Structures: Glue Sticks Bend & Twist
Students explore tension, compression and torsion using glue sticksCopyright 2000-2001 WGBH Educational Foundation
Students use hot glue gun sticks to learn about the forces of tension, compression and torsion.
Engineers consider the impact of forces when designing and creating structures.
Students demonstrate their knowledge of compression, tension and torsion by conducting the experiment and successfully answering follow-up questions.