Card Structure

Procedure

• Brainstorm
• Design
• Build
• Test
• Present

Purpose

• Engineering design, construction & analysis
• Teamwork
• Discuss Force, Shape & Stability

Project

You must work as a team to design, build and test a structure made out of 3 - 3x5" index cards and 6" of tape; that holds the most books at least 6" off of the surface.

Notes

• You can cut, fold, or tear your materials
• Structure must be free standing

Designed by: Dr. Ronald Bell, MOVES/Master Builder

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