Bridge Basics
Sponsorship Opportunity
"Help teach the future."
Launched nationally in 2006, the Bridge Basics Curriculum Kit uses creative hands-on activities to teach why and how we create bridges and other structures. Bridge Basics’ fun and engaging activities address low nation-wide academic performance in core disciplines of math, science, technology, and engineering; while encouraging youth to consider careers in high-demand industries, such as construction and engineering, which are crucial to our nation’s economic future.
Bridge Basics teaches fundamental structural engineering concepts through interdisciplinary activities and lesson plans. Students in grades 5 – 9 are challenged to design, test, construct, and evaluate solutions to transportation problems. The curriculum meets national standards of learning in math, science, engineering, visual arts, and social studies. The curriculum program kits come ready to use, and include a CD-ROM with an interactive activity, lesson plans, worksheets, posters, model construction materials, and other resources. Bridge Basics can be used by a variety of instructors, such as school classroom teachers, youth group leaders, or building professionals.
Bridge Basics national program sponsorship provides valuable public relations and marketing opportunities in targeted cities, and positions your company as a supporter of youth education relating to the building industry.
For more information on the Bridge Basics program and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the National Building Museum Development Office at 202.272.2448 or download an informational sponsorship sheet.
