We are trying again! Our straw tower challenge is underway now that we have finished learning about what makes stable and strong structures. Triangles, cylinders, arches, strong joints, wide bases, balance, and support are all words that come to mind.
Here are some images of our crushed structures:
Here are some images of our crushed structures:
REFLECT:
Now that you have completed, tested, destroyed your structure, it is time to reflect and think about the design's strengths and weaknesses. Answer the following questions and hand in next class:
1) What were 2 strengths of your structure? (How was your team's structure successful?)
2) What were 2 weaknesses of your structure?
3) What could you do further to improve your structure?
4) Overall, how much did you structure improve from the first trial? What did you learn about building strong and stable structures?
Now that you have completed, tested, destroyed your structure, it is time to reflect and think about the design's strengths and weaknesses. Answer the following questions and hand in next class:
1) What were 2 strengths of your structure? (How was your team's structure successful?)
2) What were 2 weaknesses of your structure?
3) What could you do further to improve your structure?
4) Overall, how much did you structure improve from the first trial? What did you learn about building strong and stable structures?