A guide to help you get started with your bridge presentation.

1) START at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge

2) CLASSIFY your bridge into one of the major types discussed in these websites.*

http://www.howstuffworks.com/bridge.htm

http://www.matsuo-bridge.co.jp/english/bridges/index.shtm

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html

http://www.mediaworkshop.org/ashs/cole/types.htm

*Be sure to relate the information on the major types back into your particular bridge.

3) Find EXAMPLES of your bridge at these websites.

http://blog.ratestogo.com/10-awesome-bridges-around-the-world/

http://en.structurae.de/structures/stype/index.cfm?ID=1

http://www.1nf0rmat10n.com/2007/09/27/amazing-bridges-from-around-the-world/

More Links...

Definitions

http://www.dot.state.ia.us/subcommittee/bridgeterms.aspx

http://www.historicbridgefoundation.com/ipages/links/links.html

Rubric for Grading:

	Criteria				Points
	1	2	3	4
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information	Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.	Students present information in a logical sequence which the audience can follow.	Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Content Knowledge	Student does not have a grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.	Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.	Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) with explanations and elaboration.
Visuals	Student used no visuals	Student occasionally used visuals that rarely supported the presentation.	Visuals related to text and presentation.	Student used visuals to reinforce screen text and presentation.
Delivery	Student speaks too softly to be heard in back of classroom and incorrectly pronounces terms.	Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.	Student’s voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly.	Student used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms.
				TOTAL--->

A(16-14); B+(13-12); B(11-10); C+(9-8); C(7-6); D(5); F(4)