Bridge Building Challenge at Farm & Forge Academy Our students put their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to the test in a real-world engineering project! With just 150 small and 50 large popsicle sticks, Elmer’s glue, and a few binder clips, teams had 3 hours to design and build their bridges, with another hour to refine after the glue set. The bridges were then tested across weight benches spaced 76 cm apart, starting with 4 lbs… and one held up to 35 lbs! This wasn’t just about building…it was about learning: •Math & Geometry → analyzing loads and structures •History & Engineering → exploring the evolution of bridges •Teamwork & Resilience → overcoming failures, adjusting designs, and encouraging one another The day ended with reflection and self evals, where students shared what worked, what didn’t, and how they grew from the experience. Hands-on projects like this are at the heart of what we do: building knowledge, confidence, and character, one bridge at ...