Ryan Learns How Bridges Work | Kids Learning Wonders of the World!

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a clean, educational watch that covers two distinct topics: the science of bridges (beam bridges, truss bridges, and suspension bridges) and a tour of famous world landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and Machu Picchu. Kids will pick up genuine engineering vocabulary, historical context, and global geography in an age-appropriate, entertaining format. The hands-on cardboard bridge-building segment is a great inspiration for at-home STEM activities. There are no ads, no inappropriate content, no scary moments, and no manipulative tactics — just straightforward, enthusiastic learning. The only minor note is that some of the landmark facts are simplified or slightly imprecise (e.g., the Leaning Tower of Pisa date), but nothing rises to the level of misinformation.

Talk to Your Kids About

1. 1Why do you think triangles are stronger than squares when building bridges? Can you think of other places where you see triangles used in buildings or structures?
2. 2If you could visit any of the world landmarks Ryan and Combo talked about, which one would you choose and why?
3. 3Ryan and Wizard did a bridge-building experiment with cardboard — what materials do you think you could use at home to build your own bridge? How would you test how strong it is?
4. 4Wizard was scared of bridges because of something that happened to him in the past. Have you ever been nervous about something that turned out to be safe? How did you feel after learning more about it?

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