1. Bridging the gap between geometry and real life
A look at bridges

2. I am going to show you some Pictures of some different
bridges from various
Places in the world.
I want you to notice the lines and
Angles in the structure of the bridges

4. Chicago lift bridges

5. Inside a covered bridge over the Sugar River in New Hampshire

6. Sundial Bridge in Turtle Bay Expedition Park in California

7. Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland
Built in the mid-1800’s

8. This is the bridge we are going to use for our individual exploration first

9. I drew a white line around the part of the bridge we are going to analyze using the geometric concepts we have learned so far

10. But first…just for fun…
Retractable Bridge over London’s Grand Canal. It rolls up every Friday at noon.