Friday, January 13, 2006

Potato Chip Protector Structure Design

Grade level: 7 Time required: 1 class period Cost: <$10 for tape and paper, $0 if recycled materials are used. MA frameworks:Technology & Engineering 2.5
This activity challenges students to design and construct a small structure to support the weight of several textbooks. Sturdy construction techniques, joinery and connections, materials strength, and sketching can all be addressed.
Link here for the Pringles Protector Activity template.