Each student needs:

• 1 Student Worksheet
• 1 Student Reflection Sheet  

Each group needs:

• 1 laptop/computer/tablet connected to the Internet for research
• 4-8 blocks with holes
• 30.48 cm – 60.96 cm of tubing (another option)
• 2 skewers (30.48 cm)
• 2-4 syringes
• (optional) 4-8 ¾” blocks (depending on student design)
• chart paper or larger sheets of paper for poster
• colored markers
• Decision Matrix
• (optional) Hydraulics: Reading

For the entire class to share:

• popsicle sticks (students tend to prefer the jumbo sticks)
• hot glue gun and glue gun sticks

For teacher’s reference: YouTube videos for problem solving hydraulic bridges with engineering design:

• Young Engineers: Hydraulic Bridge Design (3:27 minutes)
• Hydraulic Bridge Project Demonstration (9:39 minutes)
• School Science Project: Lift Bridge (5:51 minutes)