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Grade Level:  Elementary School, 3rd-6th

Related classroom topics:  Civil Engineering, Force

Supplies Needed Per Team: 

  • 3 – 3x5” index cards
  • 6” of tape

Procedure: 

  1. Divide students into groups of 2-3. 
  2. Give each group 3 index cards and 6” of tape.
  3. Each team must work to build and test a structure made out of the given supplies. 
  4. The structure must hold as many books at least 6” off the surface. 

Extensions: 

Allow students to use more tape and more index cards to hold heavier books with their structure.

Related topics you could discuss:  Engineering design, Construction and analysis, Teamwork, Force, Shape, and Stability

Hints/Tips:  You can cut, fold, or tear the given materials.  Structure must be free standing

Experiment Submitter:  Dr. Ronald Bell, MOVES/Master Builder