My First Discoveries · Drawing 38 of 40
A Bridge for Crossing
Everyday Discoveries
A bridge crosses an obstacle. Its deck rests on supports that carry weight towards the ground.
Did you know?
Shapes and materials affect its strength.
Look together
Which parts support the crossing?
An idea to try
Compare flat and folded paper spanning two books.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The picture represents a simplified beam bridge with two bank supports and a central pier. Bridges do not all use these supports. The experiment compares paper bridges over two books rather than testing a real structure’s safety.
Look together: Which parts support the crossing? Compare flat and folded paper spanning two books.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Science World: A Bridge for CrossingNotice connected supports and compare bridge designs.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
