Cube Design Challenge

Challenge: Cube Design Challenge

Overview: Create a cube with the items provided.

Kit:
50 Straws
Chenile Craft Stems (Pipe Cleaners)
Paper clips
Dowels
Paper
3 x 5 cards
Tape
Scissors


Instructions:

Introduction: Introduce the project to the group. Define a cube, and any parameters or rules.

Material Overview: (5 minutes) Groups look at their supplies, discuss methods and design but may not start building.

Building: (15 minutes)

Build a Cube
• Build a cube with 10 cm sides
• Use only straws and paperclips
• All materials should be recyclable, develop a checklist of criteria
• Design and build your model
• All angles must be within +/- 5 degrees and sides must be within +/- .5
Optional--Test for strength, how many books can it carry?
• Share with others your data, methods for use of paper clips


Testing/Reviewing/Sharing
(Optional: Redesign or modify)